Scale your business into large contract opportunities.
Business One Stop Shop helps small businesses, veterans and nonprofits win government contracts, secure funding, and build organizations that last.
- 20+
- Years of leadership
- $M+
- In contracts pursued
- 100s
- Businesses guided
- U.S. Army
- Retired SSG
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What we do
Strategy built for the contracts you actually want to win.
We combine federal contracting expertise, certification assistance and real-world business strategy so you stop chasing opportunities — and start landing them.
Government Contracting
From SAM.gov registration to capability statements and proposal wins — federal, state and local.
Certifications
SDVOSB, MBE, WBE, 8(a) and DBE certification assistance done right the first time.
Grant Strategy
Grant readiness, identification, writing and post-award management for sustainable funding.
Revenue Growth
Strategic plans, pricing and pipeline systems that turn opportunities into recurring revenue.
Workforce Development
Build the team and training pathways your contracts require — from day one to scale.
Veteran Services
Through Veteran One Stop Shop Inc. — benefits, entrepreneurship and workforce support.
How it works
A clear path from unsure to awarded.
No guesswork. Every engagement follows a proven four-step framework built on 20+ years of federal contracting and workforce strategy.
- 01
Discover
Free strategy call to assess your business, certifications and contract readiness.
- 02
Position
We build your capability statement, register SAM.gov, and stand up the certifications you qualify for.
- 03
Pursue
Targeted opportunity pipeline, proposal coaching, and bid strategy aligned to agencies that buy what you sell.
- 04
Perform & Scale
Post-award compliance, team build-out and growth systems so your next contract is bigger than your last.
About the founders
Veteran-led. Operator-built. Designed to scale.
BOSS is led by Dr. Nikelcia Marcelin, L.L.D. — U.S. Army veteran and government contracting strategist — and Co-Founder James Robinson of Design Business Solutions, who brings deep expertise in business design, operations and growth. Together they've guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, nonprofits and contractors into sustainable, award-winning organizations.
- Retired U.S. Army SSG
- Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.)
- Federal Contracting Expert
- Business Design & Operations
Client wins
Real businesses. Real contracts. Real growth.
"Dr. Marcelin took us from zero federal experience to our first $250K award in under a year. Her playbook just works."
Marcus T.
Founder, Logistics LLC
"The strategy sessions are surgical. We got SDVOSB certified, restructured pricing, and finally felt ready to bid."
Aaliyah J.
CEO, HealthBridge
"She speaks the language of veterans AND the language of contracting officers. That bridge changed our business."
Reginald P.
Owner, Compliance Group
By the numbers
Results that compound.
Two decades of disciplined execution — translated into measurable outcomes for the businesses we serve.
- $2.5M+
- In contracts pursued for clients
- 300+
- Businesses & nonprofits guided
- 98%
- SAM.gov registration success
- 12 mo
- Average time to first federal award
FAQ
Questions, answered straight.
Still wondering if BOSS is right for your business? Book a discovery call and we'll talk through it together.
Book a CallWho do you work with?
Small businesses, veteran entrepreneurs, nonprofits and contractors ready to scale into federal, state and local government opportunities.
How long until I win my first contract?
Most clients are bid-ready in 60–90 days. First award timelines vary by industry, but our average client lands a federal contract within 12 months of starting the program.
Do I need to be a veteran to work with BOSS?
No. We serve any qualified small business. Veteran-owned firms also gain access to specialized SDVOSB strategy through our sister org, Veteran One Stop Shop Inc.
What certifications do you help with?
SDVOSB, MBE, WBE, 8(a), DBE and HUBZone — including readiness review, document prep, submission and renewal support.
What does it cost?
Programs are tiered by stage — from a single strategy call to full-service contract pursuit. Book a discovery call and we'll quote based on your goals.
Your next contract starts with a conversation.
Book a 1:1 strategy call with Dr. Marcelin and walk away with a clear roadmap to your first — or next — government award.
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