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By Bruce Feldman and Jacob Bertram, from Lohfeld Consulting Group The Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul’s (FAR 2.0) changes to FAR Part 34 – Major System Acquisition provide a great… Continue reading How the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Rewires Part 34

The Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) requires Mission Support Services (MSS) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). This contract provides personnel for engineering, technical, maintenance, and administrative support services… Continue reading Winning the WSMR Mission Support Services Solicitation Now

Lohfeld Consulting presents its monthly list of mega bids to help contractors navigate high-stakes multimillion- and multibillion-dollar contracts. As we prepared July’s list, we augmented it by adding a description… Continue reading Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth in July 2025

The U.S. Special Operations Command’s SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) IDIQ is one of the most coveted small business set-aside contracts in the defense market, valued at a staggering $3.2… Continue reading Forge Victory in the $3.2B Special Ops Showdown

In the world of government contracting, speed often clashes with red tape. Enter the Other Transaction Authority (OTA). Imagine a system where fresh ideas meet swift action and new startups… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Innovative Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

In the highly competitive world of government contracting, a past performance library is an essential tool for a successful proposal team. Think of it as your go-to file cabinet for… Continue reading How to Build Your Past Performance to Secure More Contracts  

Responding to a request for information (RFI) might seem like a low-stakes exercise, but don’t be fooled. RFIs are often the first step in shaping a government agency’s procurement strategy,… Continue reading How to Make Your RFI Response Unforgettable

Bid and proposal teams are in the throes of considerable disruption given the recent wave of executive orders, contract cancellations, and budget cuts. Many experienced professionals have been displaced, leaving… Continue reading How to Craft Resilient Bid Teams Amidst Industry Turmoil

Several years ago, I received an urgent call from a prime contractor on a large IDIQ contract. They asked if I could send over 24 resumes immediately to accommodate a… Continue reading How to Make Your Resumes Ready Before the RFP Drops

Make no mistake: The government is looking to government contractors to deliver innovations that will increase mission readiness, decrease costs, and support its new initiatives. For example, Executive Order 14179,… Continue reading How to Describe Innovation in Proposals