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Where do I learn more abut #3?

• marto1 5y ago
  I highly doubt one can get to a DOD contract as an individual, but I'd love to get proven wrong :-)
  • doopy1 5y ago
    The movie War Dogs was based on a few kids that somehow pulled it off. I think a lot has changed since... but still would be interested to learn more.
    • CyberDildonics 5y ago
      In that movie they supplied ammunition by buying from sources that were off limits to the government. They also talk about forging documents and records for the biggest deal they made.
      • doopy1 5y ago
        I'm not sure if the movie was fully representative of reality. I think there was more to it than that, like knowing how to win the contracts to begin with: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-stoner-arms-dealers-how-two-american-kids-became-big-time-weapons-traders-176604/ https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-stoner-arms-dealers...
        • CyberDildonics 5y ago
          You brought up the movie as an example of "kids pulling it off" and when I say the movie also involves forgery you say "I'm not sure if the movie was fully representative of reality"
          • doopy1 5y ago
            Sorry about that, you're right, I'm a bit all over the place. I brought up the movie as a real example of regular folks being able to win contracts like this, but not sure I trust the movie for the finer details how it was done, etc.
• bwb 5y ago
  As a solo operation you can start a small contracting firm specifically aimed at the needs of the 3 letter groups. Build connections, and slowly increase your rate. If you are very very good. There are online examples of people also doing this for terrible countries and using their skills for gray areas. Those can pay equally well if you don't have any ethics :). Of course much easier if you build a small team with a unique skill set and then bill an insane amount. The "DC marketplace" is it's own beast.