Services

Clear paths into government contracting, consulting, and leadership execution

Copperwater Consulting provides practical education, structured programs, and executive advisory services for individuals and organizations that want to understand government contracting, build consulting capability, and execute with confidence.

Whether you are just getting started or actively pursuing government work, our services are designed to meet you where you are—and guide you forward with clarity.

Start Here: Learn Before You Leap

Government Contracting Clarity Briefing

Investment: $49–$99

This low‑friction briefing is designed for individuals who want a clear, plain‑language understanding of government contracting and consulting before committing time or money to the wrong path.

You will gain clarity on:

How government contracting actually works (without jargon)
How federal buyers think and manage risk
Prime contractor vs subcontractor vs consultant paths
Common myths and costly beginner mistakes
What realistic success looks like in year one

Format: Live virtual session or on‑demand briefing with optional Q&A

Best for: Beginners, curious entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring consultants

👉 Start here if you want fast clarity and confidence.

Learn the Fundamentals

Foundations of Government Contracting & Consulting

Investment: $297–$597

This foundational program is for individuals who want to learn the system correctly before chasing contracts, certifications, or proposals.

What this program covers:

Federal acquisition basics explained in plain English
How contracting officers evaluate risk and value
Government contracting business models
Consulting vs contracting: what’s realistic and profitable
Positioning credibility without past performance

Format: Live cohort or self‑paced modules with practical exercises

Outcome: You understand how the system works and how you fit into it.

Apply What You Learn

Government Contracting Readiness Accelerator (6–8 Weeks)

Investment: $1,500–$2,500

The Readiness Accelerator is a structured, action‑oriented program designed to turn knowledge into practical momentum.

By the end of this program, participants know:

What opportunities they are pursuing
Why those opportunities make sense
How to move forward with discipline and confidence

Program Structure

Weekly live group sessions (60–90 minutes)
Guided assignments focused on real decisions
Group Q&A and optional office hours

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1 – Positioning & Strategy
Prime vs subcontractor vs consultant, aligning skills to demand

Week 2 – Readiness & Compliance (Without Overkill)
SAM, NAICS, UEI, and compliance mindset that avoids common traps

Week 3 – Opportunity Identification
Where contracts come from, how to read solicitations, bid/no‑bid discipline

Week 4 – Pricing, Value & Risk
How the government views pricing, consulting vs services, risk drivers

Week 5 – Capture Thinking
Market research, relationships, positioning before proposals exist

Week 6 – Execution Roadmap
90‑day and 12‑month action plan, go/pause/pivot decisions

Optional Weeks 7–8: Proposal and capture strategy deep dive

Deliverables:

Readiness assessment
Personalized pursuit roadmap
Clear next steps with no guesswork

Train Your Team or Deepen Capability

Professional Training Services

Copperwater Consulting delivers customized training for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking practical government contracting and leadership capability.

Training options include:

Government contracting fundamentals and advanced topics
Acquisition and compliance training
Workshops, seminars, and bootcamps
Live cohorts and on‑demand learning

Popular Offering:

GovCon 4×4 Training Cohort – Structured training paired with weekly coaching and applied learning

Corporate and organizational training available upon request.

Advanced Advisory & Execution Support

Capture & Proposal Strategy Advisory

For organizations actively pursuing government opportunities and seeking decision‑level guidance, not generic proposal writing.

Support includes:

Opportunity qualification and positioning
Capture strategy and win themes
Proposal review from a former contracting officer’s perspective
Risk identification before submission

Engagements: Per opportunity or monthly advisory

Contract & Program Support

Contract Management & Program Oversight

End‑to‑end support from award through closeout.

Services include:

Contract execution and compliance guidance
Performance monitoring and reporting
Risk mitigation and issue resolution
Program and project oversight

Why Copperwater Consulting

Led by Troy A. Small, former U.S. Marine Corps Contracting Officer
Decades of experience in federal acquisition and execution
Veteran‑owned, SBA‑certified small business
Clear learning‑to‑execution pathway
Practical, real‑world guidance—not theory

Ready to Get Started?

If you are unsure where to begin, start with the Government Contracting Clarity Briefing. If you are ready to learn or apply, we have a structured path forward.

👉 Start with clarity. Build capability. Execute with confidence.

Visit the Contact page to discuss the right next step.

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