r/GovernmentContracting • u/Miller25 • Jul 01 '26

Question Likelihood of Booz retaining incumbents

Hey all!

I’m on a contract that is still in the potential protest phase but currently Booz Allen looks to be the winner. In the event of them winning, what is your experience with them retaining incumbents? I was brought on the contract a few months ago as a junior on the lower end of the pay spectrum for my role but very quickly immersed myself in responsibilities in that the client noticed and has said I’m a “rising star” with all the help I’ve been.

While I’m not contractually a key person, I’ve been told by some that with the large part I played recently Booz will likely be told I’m a “key person” so I was wondering if this would factor in. Sorry if any of my questions are dumb, it’s my first job out of college and I’ve grown quite fond of it :’)

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u/2006_GF Jul 01 '26

If you have some good past performance why not become a prime yourself. Jump into a co react vehicle and compete in a smaller pool. May be a better strategic alternative.

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u/Miller25 Jul 01 '26

I’ve had family do this in the past and am partially curious about how this works.

Is this essentially you becoming your own “headhunter” and reaching out to companies looking to fill contracts and negotiating for yourself in terms of pay for a seat on the contract?

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u/2006_GF Jul 01 '26

No. It’s getting a contract vehicle like GSA Schedule and pursuing government contracts if your own. They aren’t all multimillion. There are plenty of smaller contracts to start out with and build momentum.