Tag: business development

10 Essential and Emerging Skills Every Proposal Professional Should Have

Success in the bid and proposal field hinges on meticulous planning, strategic insight, and adaptive communication skills. The profession requires proposal professionals to be agile learners and innovative thinkers. In… Continue reading 10 Essential and Emerging Skills Every Proposal Professional Should Have

Winning Bids with Cutting-Edge AI Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has emerged as a game-changer for bid and proposal professionals. According to a vendor- and platform-neutral benchmark study by Lohfeld Consulting, organizations incorporating Generative AI (GenAI)… Continue reading Winning Bids with Cutting-Edge AI Technology

The Impact of Generative AI on Cost Savings in Bids and Proposals

Lohfeld Consulting sponsored an independent survey to evaluate the extent of cost savings that businesses have experienced using AI technology. The results show a varied perception of savings, ranging from… Continue reading The Impact of Generative AI on Cost Savings in Bids and Proposals

AI in the Spotlight: Where Do Bid and Proposal Professionals Stand?

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, it’s no surprise that it’s also making waves in the field of bid and proposal management.… Continue reading AI in the Spotlight: Where Do Bid and Proposal Professionals Stand?

2024 Mega Bids – Updated

Lohfeld Consulting Group released its comprehensive list of 2024 Mega Bids, a critical resource for contractors in the federal sector. The list detailed some of the most significant upcoming bids… Continue reading 2024 Mega Bids – Updated

Alliant 3 Heads Up: Questions Due April 18

The General Services Administration (GSA) Contracting Office released a pre-solicitation packet with early draft attachments on April 10, 2024. GSA anticipates releasing the final solicitation in Q3 FY2024. GSA requests… Continue reading Alliant 3 Heads Up: Questions Due April 18

Mastering Office Politics in Bid and Proposal Management

Bid and proposal professionals often share a deep passion for their work, finding great satisfaction in developing solutions that support government and industry missions. This sense of accomplishment is amplified… Continue reading Mastering Office Politics in Bid and Proposal Management

Advice for New Companies Looking to Create Winning Government Proposals

Venturing into the challenging yet rewarding realm of government contracting requires more than ambition; it demands meticulous planning, unwavering dedication, and strategic resource allocation. Crafting a government proposal necessitates significant… Continue reading Advice for New Companies Looking to Create Winning Government Proposals

Stepping Up in the Absence of Capture Managers

I recently read an insightful article, Why Is the Length of Time That GovCon Capture Managers Stay with a Company Getting Shorter?, by Peter Lierni, CAP.APMP, CP.APMP. Peter indicated that,… Continue reading Stepping Up in the Absence of Capture Managers

Increase Your Preparedness for Self-Scoring Proposals

The popularity of self-scoring proposals demands a new level of preparedness from bid and proposal professionals. This adaptive method, where contractors evaluate their qualifications against criteria and substantiate their capabilities… Continue reading Increase Your Preparedness for Self-Scoring Proposals