How a Weekend Warrior Bootcamp Student Earned $15K Profit on Their First GovCon Contract

Most small business owners think government contracts are only for big players. But one of our Weekend Warrior Bootcamp students proved otherwise — landing their very first contract and walking away with a $15,000 profit. Here’s how they did it, and how you can too.

Step 1: Starting from Scratch

This student had never touched government contracting before. They were already working hard every day just to keep their small service business going, but the ups and downs made it tough to plan for the future.

When they joined the Weekend Warrior Bootcamp, they treated it like a second job. Late nights, early mornings — whatever it took. They learned how to actually use SAM.gov to find contracts and started figuring out how to read a scope of work without getting lost in the government jargon.

Step 2: Applying the Bootcamp Framework

Inside the Bootcamp, they used the BidBanter template and DealMaker Call Journal to reach out to subcontractors and price the job correctly.

  • Created a clean bid package.

  • Submitted before deadline.

  • Followed up confidently with the contracting officer

Step 3: Landing the First Contract

The result? Their very first submission was a win. The agency awarded them the project, and after costs were covered, they cleared $15K in profit.

Step 4: Lessons Learned

  • You don’t need to be an expert to win your first GovCon deal.

  • Having a clear process saves time and avoids mistakes.

  • Even small businesses can profit big if they price correctly.

In Closing...

Winning government contracts is not out of reach. With the right plug-and-play system, you can turn bids into profit just like this student did.

👉 Want to see results like this? Join the Weekend Warrior Bootcamp and learn the exact process for finding, bidding, and winning contracts with confidence.

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How to price government contracts without losing profit – GovCon training guide

GovCon LaShawn | Visionary Boss & GovCon Trainer

Founder of GC Plug and Play, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses win government contracts with simple, plug-and-play systems.

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At GC Plug and Play, we help entrepreneurs and small businesses win government contracts with proven, plug-and-play systems.

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