166: Navigating Procurement and Supplier Diversity with Diane Dempsey

In this episode, we have Diane Dempsey, the Director of Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector. With her extensive experience in procurement, subcontracts, and supplier diversity, Ms. Dempsey is a highly respected advocate for small businesses in the DC Metropolitan area. We talked about her current role as Director of Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector and the responsibilities that come with it. She also shared about her experience as a small business advocate for several prime contractors in the DC Metropolitan area. In this episode, you get to hear her advice for small businesses looking to work with larger companies, including the importance of networking and building relationships and the resources available to small businesses, such as Small Business Development Centers and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers. Diane Dempsey provides valuable insights and advice for small businesses looking to work with larger companies and navigate the government procurement process. Her extensive experience in procurement, subcontracts, and supplier diversity make her a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the world of government contracting. Tune in to our episode with our next Giant, Diane Dempsey.  

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After the real estate market crashed in 2007 Mr. Coffie launched a successful consulting company helping small business owners earn millions in revenues via federal small business programs. In 2012 he launched Evankoff Construction, a steel erection company building airplane hangars and metal buildings for government agencies around the country. In 2017 Mr. Coffie launched Scorecontracts @ YouTube a channel to help other small businesses achieve their revenue goals using the power of federal contracts. The podcast Govcon Giants is dedicated to showcasing the scalability of growing a business harnessing the power of federal dollars. The marketplace is wide open for all that want to gain a piece. Meet some of the world’s greatest masterminds behind the trillion-dollar behemoth. We interview small firms, large firms, past and current contract officials, government agencies and their representatives all in the name of helping the small business get a leg up in the industry. If you want to participate in this market then you are in the right place.