Federal Government Contracting · Business Development · Small Business Advisory · Phase-In/Out · Crisis Management
Win the Contract.
Run It Right.
Grow It. Protect It.
Former GovCon Chief Operations Officer — deployable fixer and full-service federal contracting advisor. Capture strategy, proposal development, budget and operations optimization, on-site phase-in/phase-out and crisis response. From pursuit to performance: one advisor who has been in the trenches and will jump in the foxhole with you.
Business Development
Winning & Profitable Proposals
Proposals written from the inside out — by someone who has managed the contracts they describe. Technical volumes, cost structures, and management approaches built to win and remain profitable through performance.
Small Business Advisory
8(a) & Small Business Growth
Strategic guidance for small and 8(a) set-aside firms entering or scaling in the federal marketplace — from certification strategy and sole-source pursuit to teaming, subcontracting, and operational infrastructure.
Phase-In / Phase-Out
On-Site Transition Management
Contract transitions are where performance — and profit — go to die. On-site leadership through phase-ins and phase-outs: staffing, incumbent coordination, operational stand-up, and day-one delivery. No fumbled handoffs.
Crisis Management
Contract Recovery & Rescue
Cure notices, stop-work orders, contracts bleeding money — rapid on-site deployment from a former COO who has been in the room when the clock is running out.
Multivariate Expertise. One Standard of Excellence.
Business Development, Small Business Advisory, Phase-In/Phase-Out & Contract Crisis Management
Small Business Advisory
Small Business Federal Advisory
The federal marketplace can be the most powerful growth engine available to a small business — if you know how to use it. Aesir Advisors brings C-suite operational experience to small and 8(a) set-aside firms that need more than a proposal writer. Strategy, execution, and the institutional knowledge to compete and win.
8(a) Program Strategy & Navigation
Maximize your 8(a) set-aside advantage. From initial certification through program graduation, strategic guidance to win sole-source and competitive 8(a) contracts.
Proposal Development & Review
Winning proposals built on operational reality, not boilerplate. Technical volumes, management approaches, and past performance narratives calibrated to evaluation criteria.
Cost Proposal Development
Competitive pricing that holds up under scrutiny. Defensible cost structures, realistic assumptions, and full compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements.
Small Business Growth Advisory
From first contract to sustained growth — business development strategy, teaming arrangements, subcontracting plans, and the operational infrastructure to scale.
Strategic Planning & Growth
Capture, Performance & Profitability
Winning a contract is only the beginning. Aesir Advisors helps contractors build the operational and financial infrastructure to perform profitably — from capture strategy and BD planning through budget optimization and compliance readiness.
Capture Strategy & Business Development
Identify and pursue the right opportunities. Pipeline development, bid/no-bid analysis, teaming strategy, and competitive positioning built around your core capabilities.
Budget Optimization & Cost Recovery
Identify where your contract is bleeding money before the DCAA does. Realign indirect rates, labor categories, and overhead structures for sustainable profitability.
Operational Efficiency & Performance Improvement
Process gaps become contract risks. Systematic operational reviews that surface inefficiencies before they become performance issues or default notices.
Contract Compliance & Risk Management
FAR/DFARS compliance, CPSR readiness, and proactive risk identification. Stay ahead of audits and protect your contract vehicle before problems surface.
On-Site & Crisis Response
Phase-In/Out & Contract Recovery
When a contract transition or crisis demands boots on the ground, Aesir Advisors deploys. Phase-ins, phase-outs, cure notices, and full contract recovery — on-site, in the room, from a former COO who has executed every one of these scenarios under real pressure.
Phase-In Management
New award, no margin for error. On-site leadership from day one: staffing, incumbent coordination, operational stand-up, and delivery against the contract start date.
Phase-Out Management
Protect your past performance and your people. Structured phase-out execution that preserves relationships, transfers knowledge, and closes the contract cleanly.
Cure Notice Response
When a cure notice lands, the clock starts immediately. Rapid deployment to assess, remediate, and respond — with a corrective action plan that satisfies the contracting officer.
Contract Crisis & Recovery
Stop-work orders, performance defaults, cost overruns — on-site intervention from a former COO who has been in the room when everything is on the line and knows exactly what to do.
Fee Structure
Transparent, straightforward pricing. No retainers, no surprises. Project-based flat rates available for engagements that don't fit an hourly model.
$300
Per Hour · Remote
$450
Per Hour · On-Site
Custom
Flat Rate · By Project
Real-World Proof
Battle-Tested Results
Not case studies from a textbook. These are real contracts, real crises, and real outcomes — documented from the field.
200 Staff. 48 Hours. Hostile Incumbent. Zero AQL Deficiencies.
The exiting contractor sabotaged the worksite and attempted to incite a labor strike among the incoming workforce. Traveled on-site immediately, neutralized the labor threat, and phased in 200+ staff in 48 hours — without a single lapse in performance or deficiency counted against the customer's Acceptable Quality Level.
Four-Year DOL OFCCP Audit. Zero Findings.
The agency's posture was a bluff — the documentation didn't support a finding. Held firm for four years, refused to negotiate from a position of guilt, and waited them out. Audit closed with zero findings, no penalties, and no adverse action.
$77M to $117M. Profitability Up 64%.
Grew the contract by $40M and increased profitability 64% over the contract term — through strategic change orders, deliberate attrition management, and a novel IDIQ pricing structure that recovered margin without touching the firm fixed price CLINs.
Actions, Not Words
Cut the Process.
Deliver the Outcome.
Federal contracting is awash in paperwork, process, and people who have made a profession out of deferring decisions. The public sector has perfected the art of kicking the can — endless meetings, cascading approvals, and a culture that mistakes motion for progress. Most consultants fit right in.
When your contract, your livelihood, and your reputation are on the line — you need someone who operates in the real world, makes decisions under pressure, and doesn't confuse a deliverable with a PowerPoint deck. That's what Aesir Advisors is built to be.
About the Principal
C-Suite Experience.
Field-Level Execution.
As a former Chief Operations Officer for a federal government contractor, I have managed contracts from award through close-out, navigated cure notices, executed phase-ins under impossible timelines, and rebuilt endangered operations. Aesir Advisors exists because most consultants have never actually run a contract — I have.
- Former COO, Federal Government Contractor
- Proven crisis intervention and contract recovery track record
- Deep expertise in compliance and contract operations
Ready to Move?
Let's Talk Before
the Crisis Hits —
or the Opportunity Passes.
Whether you're a small business navigating your first federal contract, an 8(a) firm ready to scale, or a contractor staring down a cure notice — the conversation costs nothing.