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Alex Omeke: Cab Driver’s Son Won His First Contract!

Posted on by Eric Coffie

Learn more about Alex Omeke, the son of a cab driver who won his first government contract!

BACKGROUND

Alex Omeke grew up in a family that owned a cab company outside of Houston, Texas. 

Growing up, Omeke learned the importance of customer service because of this business where they answer phone calls from customers 24/7.

Even until graduating and with his previous and current jobs, customer service is still a top priority.

Currently, he is the Site Lead or the Task Order Project Manager at the NorthTide Group.

“We grew up where people did depend on us at any time because you know, you never know what somebody needs. So, bottom line is customer service was serious.”

GETTING HIS FIRST CONTRACT

While working on a job abroad as a Project Manager, a conversation with another employee prompted Omeke to make a path of his own. 

Although the first few years have not been easy, he was able to enhance more of his capabilities in terms of information technology and build more of his brand. 

Then, because of COVID-19, he thought of going to Unison Global to look for easy wins and found a contract looking for technicians in order to maintain a software. 

While looking at the contracts, he also contacted people who have 20 or 30 years of experience who will help him fulfill the contract. 

Afterwards, he got the quote and sent the proposal and it took only 21 days before he received the news that he won the contract. 

“It’s crazy, but I saw it, and I learned that I finally gave into the fact that you get what you want and just say, ‘You know what? It’s true,’ because we just don’t, sometimes we just don’t aim high enough. I’m a site manager, right? I want to be excited. Here I am.”

Currently, they are still performing the job and he is even working early in the morning just to make sure that everything’s in sync. 

“Now, I can’t stop. That’s the problem because it’s 2 a.m. in the morning, I wake up, just trying to… make sure everything’s in sync, so, I don’t care, I’m excited. I wake up with energy. I wake up with joy and just, I can go all day with this.”

ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

1. Have the basic foundation.

You need to have the basic foundation about government contracting if you want to dive into the govcon marketplace. 

Just have the basic foundation. You don’t have to learn everything because you will learn more about it when you actually start doing the work. 

So, hurry up in getting the basic information, learn the process, and start working. 

“Just like building any tree, that foundation has to be solid, but once you have that, just take it and run with it and you touch on it like you can’t have that fear.”

2. Make a difference.

The world needs new people with new ideas that could help our modern problems. So, start working with your idea right now and make a difference towards the life of these people. 

“When you work, when you take these contracts, you need to understand how real of a difference you’re making.”

3. Live your dream.

Instead of sitting around thinking, “Oh, I wish I had this,” or “What if I would have done that?” Why not do the job instead?

Remember, you only have one life, so live your dream right now and do the necessary things that will help you achieve what you want with your life. 

“Just hurry up. Learn and get in there because this thing’s not gonna wait for you. We get older.”

RESOURCES

If you want to learn more how Alex Omeke won his first government contract, then be sure to click the resources below.

You can also visit the GovCon Giant website or the new GovCon Edu where you learn everything about government contracting!

03: Cab Driver’s Son won his First Contract! – Alex Omeke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBRayTkcuU

 

SOURCES SOUGHT: SABER IDIQ Sources Sought

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The SABER is an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for construction projects that shall be awarded via individual Task Orders. All work shall be in conformance with the requirements of the contract including, but not limited to, furnishing all materials, labor, plant, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision,
management, and other services (including engineering/technical design support),
items, and incidentals necessary for the successful completion of each issued delivery order. This contract is for a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction on Dyess Air Force Base. Specific project requirements will be identified in individual task orders. The anticipated work performed under the SABER IDIQ will need to be simultaneously accomplished with a significant volume of task orders. Orders issued under the SABER IDIQ will be Firm-Fixed Price.

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: Z2QA – REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)
  • NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • Place of Performance: Dyess AFB, TX 79607 USA
  • Original Response Date: Jun 15, 2021, 01:00 pm EDT
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AECOM Technical Services Inc. awarded $225M contract architect-engineer services

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AECOM Technical Services Inc., Los Angeles, California (W912DQ-21-D-3000); Arcadis U.S. Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colorado (W912DQ-21-D-3001); Black & Veatch – Geosyntec JV, Overland Park, Kansas (W912DQ-21-D-3002); Burns & McDonnell – EA JV, Kansas City, Missouri (W912DQ-21-D-3003); CDM Federal Programs Corp., Kansas City, Missouri (W912DQ-21-D-3004); HDR-OBG A JV, Kansas City, Missouri (W912DQ-21-D-3005); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (W912DQ-21-D-3006); Tetra Tech Inc., Kansas City, Missouri (W912DQ-21-D-3007); Weston Solutions Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania (W912DQ-21-D-3008); and WSP USA Solutions Inc., Washington, D.C. (W912DQ-21-D-3009), will compete for each order of the $225,000,000 order-dependent contract for architect-engineer services. Bids were solicited via the internet with 10 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 15, 2028. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri, is the contracting activity.

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. provides consulting engineering, and construction services. The Company offers construction management services including preconstruction, construction, and operations services, as well as asset management services. AECOM Technical serves the wastewater, transportation, environmental, and facilities markets. (www.bloomberg.com)

SOURCES SOUGHT: Industry Day for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)

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The Industry Day will consist of a consolidated main session (Day 1) on 15 June 2021 with all interested industry participants. At the conclusion of the main session, interested industry participants will be provided a tour of the NSWC PHD Surface Weapons Engineering Facility (SWEF) to provide the industry with an opportunity to view MK 41 VLS equipment and discuss technical questions with NSWC PHD MK 41 VLS Subject Matter Experts.

Day 2 (16 June) and Day 3 (17 June) of the Industry Day will be reserved for one-on-one splinter meetings with interested industry participants. The request to register for a one-on-one session with Government representatives should be included with the Industry RSVP requirements cited below. The Government will notify industry participants of the one-on-one session schedule by 01 June 2021.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1440 – LAUNCHERS, GUIDED MISSILE
  • NAICS Code: 336415 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance: Port Hueneme, CA 93043 USA
  • Updated Response Date: May 27, 2021 11:59 pm EDT
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CACI Inc. Federal awarded $372.8M for joint geospatial analytic support services to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

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CACI Inc.-Federal, Chantilly, Virginia, was awarded a $372,853,235 maximum labor-hour contract (H92402-21-C-0005) for joint geospatial analytic support services to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The contract will provide proficient and capable geospatial analysts experienced with the processing, exploitation, and dissemination of traditional and non-traditional intelligence data. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $25,731,000 are being obligated at the time of the award. The places of performance include Fayetteville, North Carolina; Newport News, Virginia; Alexandria, Virginia; and multiple other locations in the U.S. and overseas. This contract was awarded competitively in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15 procedures. USSOCOM Headquarters, Tampa, Florida, is the contracting activity.

Caci Inc Federal was founded in 1975. The company’s line of business includes developing or modifying computer software and packaging. (www.bloomberg.com)

SOURCES SOUGHT: Airfield Paving IDIQ

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The varieties of work to be expected under this Airfield Paving IDIQ contract are asphalt milling and overlays, concrete crushing, full depth pavement reconstruction by removing and replacing concrete slabs with thicknesses up to 36″, pavement markings to include warning signs(government has the stencils), surface and sub-surface drainage structures, rubber buildup removal off of the runway and other pavement related items.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code: 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
  • Place of Performance: Barksdale AFB , LA 71110, USA
  • Original Response Date: Apr 26, 2021 02:30 pm CDT

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Contract Awards: Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. awarded $100M contract for patient monitoring systems, accessories and training

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Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.,* doing business as ADS, Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm‐fixed‐price, indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity contract for patient monitoring systems, accessories, and training. This was a competitive acquisition with 54 responses received. This is a five-year contract with one five‐year option period. The location of performance is Virginia, with Feb. 28, 2026, ordering period end date. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies. The type of appropriation is fiscal 2021 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE2D1‐21‐D‐0007).

Atlantic Diving Supply. Inc. provides tactical equipment for military forces and emergency professionals. The Company markets its products to commercial customers, emergency responders, and military forces. Atlantic Diving Supply serves customers worldwide. (www.bloomberg.com)

SOURCES SOUGHT: Powered and Unpowered Exoskeletons for Human Performance Augmentation During Maneuver or Logistics Support Activities

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY for Powered or Unpowered exoskeletons which are capable of meeting the basic requirements described below. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice are not considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information presented or the use of any such information. Any information and/or samples submitted may not be returned, and no payment will be made by the Government.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC12 – National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Applied Research
  • NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance: Natick, MA 01760 USA
  • Original Response Date: Mar 12, 2021, 06:00 pm EST

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SOURCES SOUGHT: Minot AFB SABER IDIQ

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The 5th Contracting Squadron is publicizing this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in order to gather industry interest and information with respect to a potential Firm‐Fixed Price SABER contract at Minot AFB ND.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: Z1AA – MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS
  • NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • Place of Performance: Minot AFB, ND 58705-5000 the USA
  • Original Response Date: Mar 11, 2021 12:00 am CST

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Lockheed Martin Space Awarded $254.7M Contract to provide maintenance and sustainment for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense batteries for UAE

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Lockheed Martin Space, Sunnyvale, California, is being awarded a sole-source, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price definite contract under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The total value of this contract is $254,708,912. Under this follow-on contract, the contractor will provide maintenance and sustainment for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense batteries for UAE. The maintenance and sustainment scope of work includes providing logistics management, logistics product database, training, missile and ground repair and return, hardware/software development and sustainment, hardware in the loop, engineering services, missile field surveillance program, and country unique specialty engineering for FMS client. The work will be performed in Sunnyvale, California; Grande Prairie, Texas; Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; Anniston, Alabama; and Troy, Alabama. The performance period is from Jan. 15, 2021, through Jan. 14, 2026. One offer was solicited and one offer was received. UAE FMS funds in the amount of $254,708,912 will be used to fund this effort. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0147-19-C-5001).

Lockheed Martin Space Operations Company manufactures and designs aerospace products and technologies. The Company develops and engineers satellites, space probes and vehicles, missiles, and other space equipment and machinery. (www.bloomberg.com)