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On this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, I sat down with Jon Barker—a government pricing expert who's been in the federal space since 2000, helping companies win and manage billions in contracts. We pulled up a real opportunity from SAM.gov and walked through the entire thought process behind pricing a government proposal the right way. From analyzing Section B to understanding wage determinations and deliverables, Jon broke it all down like a true pro. He emphasized why understanding the customer, not just the solicitation, is key to winning—not just bidding.

We also talked about the dangers of blind bidding and why alignment with your customer's mission can be the difference between scoring solid past performance or being stuck with a contract you can't execute. Jon dropped gold on evaluating milestones, building pricing strategies from the scope of work, and even using USAspending to uncover historical pricing. Whether you're brand new or seasoned in GovCon, this episode is your crash course in leveling up your pricing game. Don't miss it.

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