GovTribe x MSI Consulting: Winning Consistently in a Shifting Market

 

	Organization MSI Consulting, an organization providing digital modernization support to federal agencies and full-scale consulting services to federal clients
	Challenge As a lean company, MSI Consulting wanted a fast, efficient way to track what government buyers wanted and find the right partners to deliver it
	Strategy Use GovTribe to get fast, accurate intel on teaming partners, government spending cycles, and the statuses of RFPs and RFIs
	Results Consistent client success and growth through changes in administrations and market conditions

​Administrations change. Budgets shift. Procurement vehicles evolve overnight. Compliance rules tighten, technology advances, competitors emerge. In government contracting, the only constant is change.

So how do you stay strategic through it all?

MSI Consulting seems to have an idea. Through shift after shift, they’ve managed to help federal agencies keep delivering on mission. Curious about how they pull it off, we reached out to the MSI Consulting team to learn about their process—and (forgive us) how GovTribe fits into their playbook.

Sean Braziel: Special ops, pro hockey, and govcon

When we sat down with Sean Braziel, Vice President of Corporate Growth at MSI Consulting, his path into government contracting caught us off guard.

Before joining MSI Consulting, he served as a lieutenant colonel in Marine Corps intelligence and special operations, coached professional hockey, and held an executive role at Palantir.

“I’ve got this crazy mix of hockey, special ops, and executive experience,” he explained.

But after talking with him, it became clear his unique background has put him in the perfect position to tackle growth at MSI Consulting. The discipline of the military, the team-building of hockey, and the innovation mindset from Palantir—combined with deep expertise in national security, federal consulting, AI, and emerging technologies—fuel an approach that keeps MSI agile, competitive, and results-driven no matter how markets shift. 

And judging by the results, it’s an approach that seems to be working.

MSI Consulting: A great place to be

So, what is MSI Consulting? For more than 20 years, they’ve been a trusted player in the government space, earning a reputation for rapidly modernizing federal agencies and boosting performance through full-scale, data-driven consulting.

Their client list includes some of the government’s most critical agencies and programs: the General Services Administration (GSA), Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), and NASA—as well as the Departments of Education, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs (VA), Treasury, and Agriculture (USDA). They also supported the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and even the Executive Office of the President.

Unsurprisingly, their portfolio of federal contracting vehicles is impressive as well, from the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and FAA eFAST to several GSA-wide BPAs, the JAIC DRAID BOA, the USDA Forest Service PMO BPA, and OASIS+.

“MSI Consulting has seen such consistent, substantial growth over the years,” said Sean. “I’ve been at MSI for about two years now and have gotten to be a part of so many great things. The culture is amazing, too—it’s just a great place to be.”

Lean team efficiency

Sean also describes the organization as lean, agile, and laser-focused on results. Much of their success, he says, comes from:

• Building strong partnerships with teammates who can match their speed and commitment to excellence
• Tracking spending cycles closely to understand agency priorities and spot opportunities before competitors do
• Getting instant intel on RFPs, RFIs, and the market to fuel smarter, faster decisions

As a lean team, moving efficiently as well as effectively in each of these steps is essential—and that’s where GovTribe comes in.

Living, breathing, and working in GovTribe

Sean admits he’s used just about every government contracting software out there in his past roles.

“GovWin didn’t cut it for me,” he said. “We all agreed GovTribe was the best path forward. There are many competitors, but GovTribe stands out. You’ve pulled together marketing intel, government spend, SAM.gov—all in one clean, visually appealing package that allows senior decision makers to make rapid go/no-go decisions right away.”

What impressed him most was how quickly GovTribe adapted to AI, rolling out cutting-edge features and using user feedback to make practical updates that have a meaningful impact on real day-to-day work.

“With my tech background, I really respect the way you adapt to user feedback,” said Sean. “I’m a big fan and supporter of that.”

Sean and his team are very familiar with the platform and acutely aware of updates made over the years.

“We literally start and end our day in GovTribe,” Sean said. “My entire staff lives, breathes, and works there. It’s where we share intel, plan priorities, and make decisions at speed.”

Beyond team features like file sharing and pipeline management, here are a few key ways MSI puts GovTribe to work:

1. Finding the right partners
   For MSI Consulting, forming strong partnerships is at the heart of what they do. In a market where no single firm can do it all, teaming with the right organizations means delivering stronger solutions, moving faster, and ultimately driving better outcomes for clients.
   
   That’s why MSI Consulting leans on GovTribe, searching vendor profiles or chatting with GovTribe AI, to identify organizations that match their speed, standards of excellence, and commitment to results. (Hint: This is your sign to claim your vendor profile if you haven’t already.)
   
   After identification, they can quickly vet premier teammates (again by exploring vendor profiles or chatting with GovTribe AI) to get important context on a potential partner’s track record, priorities, positioning, and more. Those insights, Sean explained, help build familiarity and even a sense of client intimacy before the first meeting—setting the stage for strong partnerships.
   
   
2. Following the money
   In government contracting, dollars signal priorities. To win, you need to follow the money. That’s where GovTribe’s integration with USAspending makes all the difference, bringing instant visibility into where agencies are putting their budgets and when.
   
   “That’s critical for us,” said Sean. “It allows us to prioritize pursuits, figure out which teammates we’ll need, and time our pressure at the right moment.”
   
   GovTribe’s quick, intuitive reporting tools make it easy to explore trends at a high level, dive into specific numbers, and instantly build custom reports to share with teammates and clients. And with GovTribe AI, that intel gets even sharper—breaking down complex spending data into clear, actionable insights.
   
   
3. Moving faster with AI
   For a lean team, being able to move quickly without sacrificing quality is crucial. GovTribe AI gives Sean’s team instant summaries and insights on everything from opportunities and agencies to teaming partners and competitors.
   
   “Many competitors are trying to catch up, but GovTribe is quicker and more accurate—and that speed matters,” Sean explained. “With immediate, reliable intel, we can make go/no-go decisions on the spot and keep capture moving.”
   
   And there’s a tangible payoff.
   
   “Our wins come faster,” Sean added. “We’re able to move RFPs forward, have smarter conversations with clients, and show them insights instantly. That kind of speed builds confidence and wins business.”
   
   

The proof is in the pipeline

These strategies enable MSI Consulting and their clients to stay strategic, win consistently, and keep delivering on mission through market shifts and uncertainties.

When asked what he’d say to other organizations considering GovTribe, Sean didn’t hesitate: “If you want to win, use it. I’m very serious, and you can put my last name behind that because I believe it. For what GovTribe provides, the fast data and regular improvements to the platform itself, you just need to be on it.”

Want to see what Sean's talking about?

More Resources

• Report | How to Win DHS IT in FY26
• Report | FY26 IT Budget Breakdown
• Blog | How to Find Teaming Partners
• Blog | How to Evaluate Teaming Partners
• Newsletter | Monthly GovTribe Trends
  
  

About GovTribe

GovTribe is a market intelligence platform that helps contractors win government opportunities faster. With leading AI capabilities and proprietary buyer intelligence, GovTribe delivers tailored, research-grade insights on the deals, decision makers, and trends your team needs to win across federal, state, and local government. Customers report up to 3x pipeline growth and 50% higher-quality opportunities.