This Week in Procurement | Ep 9: The Great Digital Modernization Surge

27,583 new government contracts dropped between February 27th and March 5th. Most vendors didn't see a single one.

This week Abby breaks down five live SLED opportunities across EdTech, climate communications, AI evaluation, maternal health, and physical security, plus the regional forecast telling you exactly where the money is moving right now.

And if you've ever wondered whether to niche down or stay broad, Dear Abby has a direct answer for you.

The contracts aren't waiting. Neither should you.

In This Episode:

[0:00] Intro — Why every region is buying software and AI right now

[0:45] Opportunity #1 — Iowa K-12 PE Curriculum ($10K, fast win for shelf-ready EdTech)

[2:00] Opportunity #2 — California Climate Outreach ($430K, 2-year statewide engagement)

[3:15] Opportunity #3 — Massachusetts AI Decision Support Tools ($1M, global health scope)

[4:30] Opportunity #4 — South Dakota Doula Workforce Program (no posted budget, tribal component)

[5:45] Opportunity #5 — New Hampshire Exterior Surveillance Replacement (hard deadline: bids due March 30)

[7:00] Tip of the Week — The easiest contract to win is the one you already have

[7:30] Nationwide Forecast — 27,924 opportunities and what the regional heatmap is telling us

[10:30] Dear Abby — "Should I niche down or stay broad to increase my chances?"

Resources Mentioned:

• Government Contracting Readiness Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/260323708054047
• Under Contract Academy: https://www.skool.com/undercontract/about

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