Strong Currents Announces Strategic Partnership with GovConBids to Support Scalable Growth for Government Contracting Firms

By Meredith Waters

Strong Currents is excited to announce a strategic partnership with GovConBids, a technology-enabled, AI-forward business development firm supporting the growth of small and mid-size government contracting companies.

Through this partnership, I will serve in a multi-faceted leadership role spanning Operations, Client Success, Strategy, and Executive Coaching, working closely with GovConBids leadership and client companies to strengthen their business development approaches, improve performance outcomes, and support leaders as they scale their businesses with clarity and intention.

This collaboration represents a natural alignment between strategy, systems, leadership development, and innovation—and a shared belief that sustainable growth requires more than just winning contracts.

Why This Partnership Matters

Government contracting is a high-opportunity but high-complexity environment. Many firms reach a point where growth becomes constrained—not by market demand, but by internal capacity, leadership bandwidth, and operational maturity.

GovConBids is addressing this challenge head-on by pairing technology-enabled, AI-forward workflows with hands-on strategic and leadership support. The goal is not simply to help firms win more work, but to help them build durable, scalable businesses that can sustain success over time.

This partnership brings together:

• AI-enabled business development and pipeline intelligence

• Operational systems designed for scale

• Client success frameworks tied to meaningful KPIs

• Leadership and executive coaching that supports owners as they step into strategic roles

It’s a holistic approach that recognizes growth as both a technical and human endeavor.

My Role: Bridging Strategy, Operations, and Leadership

In my role with GovConBids, I wear multiple hats—by design.

Operations

I support the development and optimization of internal systems, workflows, and processes that allow both GovConBids and its clients to scale without unnecessary friction. This includes strengthening execution models, improving clarity across teams, and ensuring operational decisions align with long-term strategy.

Client Success

Client success is not just about delivery—it’s about outcomes. I work closely with leadership teams to ensure that success is measured through clear, relevant KPIs, strong feedback loops, and continuous learning. The goal is to ensure clients are not only satisfied, but measurably stronger as organizations.

Strategy

Growth requires focus. I help firms clarify where to play, how to compete, and what to prioritize—moving away from reactive decision-making and toward intentional, evidence-informed strategy. This includes supporting strategic growth roadmaps that align market opportunity with internal capacity.

Executive Coaching for Owners and Leaders

One of the most critical—and often overlooked—elements of growth is leadership transition. As firms scale, owners must shift from doing everything to leading at the right altitude. Through executive coaching, I support leaders in building clarity, strengthening decision-making, and developing the confidence and capacity required to lead growing organizations.

An AI-Forward, Human-Centered Approach

AI and technology are powerful enablers—but only when applied thoughtfully.

GovConBids’ AI-forward approach is designed to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and provide better visibility into pipelines and opportunities—without replacing human judgment, leadership, or strategy.

This partnership reflects a shared philosophy:

• Technology should support clarity, not create noise

• Data should inform decisions, not overwhelm them

• Growth should be intentional, not reactive

By integrating AI-enabled tools with strong operational foundations and leadership support, GovConBids is helping GovCon firms prepare not just for their next win—but for long-term success.

Looking Ahead

The future of government contracting belongs to firms that invest in both capability and leadership.

This partnership with GovConBids represents an exciting step forward in supporting that future—helping firms grow smarter, lead better, and build organizations that are resilient, focused, and ready for what’s next.

I’m grateful to be working alongside a team that is thinking ahead, building responsibly, and committed to the success of both businesses and the people who lead them.

To learn more about my work through Strong Currents or explore how this approach supports growing organizations, visit www.strong-currents.com.