# Government Contracting Foundations with Audit & Align Co.

> Discover opportunities. Build your strategy. Prepare to compete. Government contracting can create opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses, but understanding where to begin is essential. This three-session educational program introduces the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to explore government contracting opportunities. Session 1: Understanding Government Contracting Introduction to federal, state, and local contracting Understanding registrations and eligibility Identifying business capabilities and relevant opportunities Session 2: Finding and Evaluating Opportunities Researching solicitations and procurement platforms Understanding common solicitation requirements Exploring certifications and business positioning Session 3: Preparing to Compete Developing a basic capability statement Understanding proposal preparation Creating your next-step contracting action plan Program investment: $300 total for all three 60-minute sessions. Book and pay for your first session here; we'll schedule sessions two and three together during your first session. This program provides education and guidance. Contract awards, certifications, and funding are not guaranteed.

- Host: Audit & Align Co.
- Duration: 60 min
- Location: Google Meet
- Host time zone: America/New_York
- Confirmation: The host confirms each booking; it stays pending until they accept it.
- Payment: required, and collected on the booking page.
- Booking page: https://cal.com/impactoutcomes/contracting101
- Event type id: 7710193

## Check availability

```http
GET https://api.cal.com/v2/slots?eventTypeId=7710193&start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD&timeZone=<IANA time zone>
cal-api-version: 2024-09-04
```

The response is `{"data":{"YYYY-MM-DD":[{"start":"<ISO 8601 with offset>"}]}}`; no API key is needed.

## Book

```http
POST https://api.cal.com/v2/bookings
cal-api-version: 2026-02-25
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "eventTypeId": 7710193,
  "start": "<UTC ISO 8601 start from the slots response>",
  "attendee": {
    "name": "…",
    "email": "…",
    "timeZone": "<IANA time zone>"
  },
  "guests": [
    "guest@example.com"
  ],
  "bookingFieldsResponses": {
    "business_name": "…",
    "registered_ein": "…",
    "products_services": "…",
    "notes": "…",
    "prior_contracts": "…"
  }
}
```

- Required fields: `name` (Your name), `email` (Email address), `business_name` (Business name), `registered_ein` (Is your business registered, and do you have an EIN?), `products_services` (What products or services do you offer?)
- Optional fields: `notes` (Additional notes), `guests` (Add guests), `prior_contracts` (Have you pursued government contracts before?)
- `name` and `email` go in `attendee` and `guests` is a list of emails; every other field goes in `bookingFieldsResponses` under its name.
- A successful response is a pending booking request.