AI-Native Federal Contracting

Win Federal Contracts at AI Speed.

The AI cheat codes big contractors don't want small businesses to have. Claude + 8 MCP servers turn SAM.gov research, proposal writing, and pricing into a 30-minute workflow — not a 30-day grind. Built for the next generation of federal contractors who refuse to play by the old rules.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Trusted by 5,000+ federal contractors
Win Probability: 73%
Claude · Live Briefing
$ analyze opportunity W56HZV-26-R-0142
Pulled via SAM.gov MCP →
Army IT Help Desk · NAICS 541519 · 8(a) Set-aside
Ceiling: $4.3M · 36-month period · DC/VA
$ price-check against CALC+ & OEWS
Senior Sys Admin median: $112/hr
Win rate at 8% margin: HIGH
3 past performance matches found
$ draft technical approach
5,000+
Students Trained
$48M+
Federal Opportunities Analyzed
3 + 8
AI Tools & MCP Servers
14yrs
In Federal Contracting
100+
Live Trainings Delivered
90%
Submit Bid Within 90 Days
The Stack

From Cheat Sheet to Command Center

Pick the level that matches your contracting ambition. Cancel anytime. Every tier includes the 8-MCP federal data stack setup.

War Room · Core

The Operator

For active contractors who want the AI edge — without the enterprise price tag.

$ 69.97 /mo
Cancel anytime · No setup fees
  • Full community access in The Contract War Room
  • Bi-weekly live strategy calls with Dr. Travis
  • Weekly Q&A sessions
  • Claude + 8-MCP federal data stack setup
  • 50+ proposal & capability statement templates
  • Curated AI prompt library for govcon workflows
  • AI Money Lessons — monetize AI in every part of your business
  • Member directory + teaming opportunities
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War Room · Pro

The Strategist

For operators who want the full library, recorded everything, and hot-seat proposal reviews.

$ 197 /mo
Cancel anytime · Best value for serious operators
  • Everything in Core, plus:
  • Full GovCon Cheat Code University library access
  • Every live call recording — searchable archive
  • Monthly hot-seat proposal review with Dr. Travis
  • Priority Q&A — your questions answered first
  • Advanced AI prompt packs (pricing, pipeline, capture)
  • Early access to new modules + beta features
  • Pro-only quarterly mastermind
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Want It Done For You?
VIP · Done-With-You

The Wingman

$6,000
flat · 30 days

For contractors who need an AI-powered strategist in the room — not just on a video call. We build your first winning proposal together.

  • SB Money Flow CRM + automation onboarding
  • 1 full federal proposal written with you
  • Pricing strategy + cost narrative built in Claude
  • Past performance & capability statement build-out
  • Weekly 1:1 strategy calls (4 sessions)
  • Direct Slack/Voxer access to Dr. Travis
  • Post-submission debrief + win/loss analysis
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VIP · Done-For-You

The Operator-On-Retainer

$15K–$25K
scoped engagement

For contractors going after a real federal award now. We run the bid pursuit end-to-end — pricing, writing, submission, post-award.

  • Full opportunity capture & teaming strategy
  • Complete proposal written by our team
  • Cost & pricing strategy with CALC+ benchmarks
  • Compliance review + submission management
  • Post-award contract administration support
  • Direct line to Dr. Travis + COO Marcus Bowie
  • Custom AI workflows built for your business
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Start with the free AI Quickstart — or the $7 Cheat Sheet.
About The Operator

I'm Not a Coach. I'm an Active Prime Contractor.

Dr. Travis Davis, Founder of GovCon Cheat Codes and CEO of MalMar LLC
SBA 8(a)
CEO · MalMar LLC · Founder · GovCon Cheat Codes

Dr. Travis Davis

14 years in federal contracting · Upper Marlboro, MD

Every other govcon coach teaches you from the sideline. I teach from the field. MalMar LLC is my active 8(a) prime — we won a $4.3M HQDA Army workforce safety contract at Fort Belvoir, ran the CMS Marketplace Service Desk with 100+ FTEs, and built the IT help desk for HUD. The cheat codes I teach are the ones I deploy in my own business — Claude, 8 MCP servers, AI-built proposals, automated pricing. If it doesn't work in MalMar first, it doesn't make it into the War Room.

  • 14+ years in federal contracting
  • CEO of MalMar LLC ($4.3M HQDA prime)
  • SBA 8(a) Certified · MBE · DBE · SDB
  • Past performance: Army, HUD, CMS, NCUA
  • 5,000+ small business contractors trained
  • $48M+ in opportunities analyzed via AI stack

The big primes have AI departments. Small businesses are still doing capture in spreadsheets. We close that gap in 30 days — not 3 years.

— Dr. Travis Davis
MalMar past performance · public sector
U.S. ArmyHQDA · $4.3M
HUDIT Help Desk
CMSService Desk · 100+ FTE
NCUAIT Help Desk
Maryland StateIT VAR
Prince George'sCounty IT
What's Inside

Inside The Contract War Room

Six pillars built for operators. Every module is something I use inside MalMar — not theory, not coaching frameworks. Just what works in 2026.

Pillar 01

The 8-MCP Federal Stack

Set up Claude + 8 government data MCP servers — SAM.gov, USASpending, GSA CALC+, BLS OEWS, eCFR, Federal Register, GSA Per Diem, Regulations.gov. Done in 10 minutes with our guided installer.

CorePro
Pillar 02

Proposal & Capability Library

50+ proven proposal templates, capability statements, past performance frameworks. Battle-tested on real federal awards. Copy, customize, submit.

CorePro
Pillar 03

The AI Prompt Vault

200+ Claude prompts tuned for govcon — opportunity analysis, pricing strategy, technical approach drafting, compliance review. Stop staring at a blank chat box.

CorePro
Pillar 04

Live Strategy + Q&A

Bi-weekly strategy calls with Dr. Travis. Weekly Q&A sessions where your real questions get real answers. You're never figuring it out alone.

CorePro
Pillar 05

AI Money Lessons

Use AI to make money in every part of your business — not just govcon. Marketing, sales, ops, hiring, content. Build the AI-first small business.

CorePro
Pillar 06

The Operator Network

Member directory built for teaming. Find sub partners, find primes, find joint ventures. 5,000+ federal contractors who actually move.

CorePro
Pro Members Only

Three Force Multipliers

For operators who want the full library, recorded everything, and a hot-seat with Dr. Travis on their actual proposals.

  • GovCon Cheat Code University — full course library, every module ever recorded
  • Monthly Hot-Seat Proposal Review — your real proposal, reviewed live by Travis
  • Searchable Call Archive — every Q&A and strategy call, indexed and tagged
  • Priority Q&A queue — your questions answered first
Briefing Room

Common Questions

Direct answers. No fluff. If your question isn't here, hit support.

01 Do I need to be technical to use AI for federal contracting?

No. If you can paste an opportunity number into a chat box, you can use the entire 8-MCP stack. We walk you through the 10-minute setup live in your first week. Zero coding required.

The MCP servers do the heavy lifting — pulling data from SAM.gov, CALC+, OEWS, and the rest. You just ask Claude questions in plain English.

02 Do I need a Claude Pro subscription?

Yes — Claude Pro at $20/mo is the minimum. Claude Max ($100–$200/mo) gives you more usage if you're running heavy proposal workflows. That's separate from your War Room membership.

We give you setup help for both. Most members start on Pro and graduate to Max once they see how much they're using it.

03 What if I'm brand new to government contracting?

The War Room works for both new contractors and active operators. If you don't have a SAM.gov registration yet, that's our first conversation. We help you get registered, get your NAICS codes right, and find your first sources sought to respond to — usually in week one.

The AI stack actually levels the playing field — new contractors close the experience gap faster because Claude does the research that used to take 5 years to learn.

04 How is this different from other govcon coaches?

Two things. One: I'm an active prime contractor. MalMar LLC currently holds a $4.3M HQDA contract — I'm using these exact AI workflows in my own business every day. I'm not teaching from a course I bought.

Two: This is AI-native. Most govcon coaches teach you to do everything manually. We teach you to do everything with Claude + 8 MCP servers — pricing, capture, proposal writing, past performance. Different speed, different ceiling.

05 What's the difference between Core and Pro?

Core ($69.97/mo) gets you the live community, bi-weekly strategy calls, weekly Q&A, all templates, AI prompt library, and the AI Money Lessons library. That's the whole working stack.

Pro ($197/mo) adds three force multipliers: full access to the GovCon Cheat Code University course library, every call recording (searchable archive), and a monthly hot-seat where I review YOUR actual proposal live. Pro is for serious operators going after real awards.

06 Can I cancel anytime? Refunds?

Yes — cancel any time from inside your dashboard. No phone call, no friction. You keep access until the end of your billing period.

For annual subscriptions, we offer a 14-day full refund if you show up and decide it's not for you. After day 14, we don't refund partially used annual plans — but you can downgrade to Core or cancel at renewal.

07 Is this only for 8(a) or minority-owned businesses?

No. The AI stack and workflows work for any small business pursuing federal contracts — WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), MBE, or no certification at all. The system is agnostic.

That said, if you ARE pursuing 8(a) or other socioeconomic certifications, we have specific modules and templates for set-aside competitions.

08 Do I get direct access to Travis?

Inside the War Room: yes, through the community Q&A and bi-weekly live calls. Pro members get priority queue — your questions answered first.

For 1-on-1 access, you'll want VIP Done-With-You ($6K) or Done-For-You ($15K–$25K). Those tiers include Slack/Voxer direct access during your engagement.

09 Will the AI write my whole proposal for me?

Yes and no. Claude will draft technical approaches, write past performance narratives, structure your management plan, generate pricing tables, and check for compliance. But every proposal still needs human judgment — your win themes, your discriminators, your relationships.

What used to be a 3-week proposal turns into a 3-day proposal. That's the leverage. The judgment stays yours.

10 What if my industry isn't federal IT or services?

The MCP federal data stack works for every NAICS code. SAM.gov opportunities span construction, professional services, R&D, manufacturing, logistics, food service — everything the federal government buys.

The AI workflows for capture, pricing, and proposal writing are industry-agnostic. We've trained contractors in construction, environmental, security, healthcare, transportation, and trucking.

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