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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 9 MIN

What Government Representatives Look for When They Read Your Capability Statement

from Govcon Giants · host Eric Coffie

If you've been putting off writing your capability statement because you don't know where to start, this episode shows you exactly how to use AI to build one from scratch. Zack Golden walks through a real example with a small construction firm, turning basic business details into a polished, professional capability statement in real time. Whether you're brand new to   government contracting or just need to clean up your existing document, this step-by-step walkthrough gives you a template you can use today. Key Discussion Points: How to gather your SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, and service details before you start building your capability statement Why niching down your services and naming specific NAICS codes makes your business instantly more credible to agency buyers How to turn private industry past performance into a powerful credibility builder even if you've never had a federal contract Why differentiators like specialized fluid handling expertise or multidisciplinary project coordination make your company stand out from competitors Why focusing on one clear core competency, instead of listing everything you do, makes government reps more likely to remember and call you EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:56 - Gather your business details before using AI 1:31 - Building a capability statement with AI for a real client 3:07 - Writing core competencies and a company overview with AI 4:06 - Adding past performance and differentiators to your statement 6:14 - Reviewing the finished AI generated capability statement 6:27 - Finding target agencies through market research 7:29 - Why a clear capability statement matters to government reps Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts. 👉 Get your free Daily Alerts here 🔗 https://getmindy.ai Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

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