Use Mystic Bids to Forecast Business Growth Now

Lohfeld Consulting’s Mystic Bids blog highlights forecasted procurements still in development, giving contractors an early look at where the market is heading. In this edition, we focus on 10 major… Continue reading Use Mystic Bids to Forecast Business Growth Now

Use Active Bids to Drive Business Growth Now

This article describes 30 active bids that show government engagement in the past quarter. To be labeled “active,” bids must show government engagement in the past quarter through draft solicitation… Continue reading Use Active Bids to Drive Business Growth Now

How to Win Army MAPS: Strategy, Scoring, and Risk

The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) is not just another IDIQ; it is a decade-long gateway to mission-critical work across technical, management, Research, Development, Test, and… Continue reading How to Win Army MAPS: Strategy, Scoring, and Risk

OASIS+: How to Navigate Complexity with Confidence

Few contract vehicles carry the strategic weight of OASIS+. For professional services firms in the GovCon space, it represents long-term access to federal agencies, broad scope flexibility, and significant revenue… Continue reading OASIS+: How to Navigate Complexity with Confidence

How to Unlock Proposal Resumes That Win Now

Proposal resumes are often the least appreciated section of a proposal. In many GovCon organizations, Proposal Managers delegate resume writing to inexperienced writers, reviewers skim them, and evaluators move through… Continue reading How to Unlock Proposal Resumes That Win Now

How to Spin Straw into Gold & Unlock Proposal-Ready Content

Content is the lifeblood of every winning GovCon proposal, yet it is often the weakest link in the process. Proposal managers routinely receive last-minute input that sounds polished but lacks… Continue reading How to Spin Straw into Gold & Unlock Proposal-Ready Content

How to Eliminate Proposal Weaknesses Before Submission

Proposal weaknesses are rarely accidental. In most cases, they are the predictable result of incomplete capture, underdeveloped solutions, or failure to explain execution in measurable terms. Teams that wait until… Continue reading How to Eliminate Proposal Weaknesses Before Submission

How AI Is Changing Proposal Work Now

To better understand where AI is delivering the most value, Lohfeld Consulting asked proposal professionals on LinkedIn a simple but revealing question: “What area of bid and proposal operations has… Continue reading How AI Is Changing Proposal Work Now

Three Years of AI: What the Results Really Show

In August 2024, when AI adoption was still relatively new across the bid and proposal community, Lohfeld Consulting sponsored a LinkedIn poll asking: “Are you maximizing the benefits of your… Continue reading Three Years of AI: What the Results Really Show

Seven GovCon Predictions for 2026 (Laugh Now, Bid Later)

Lohfeld has seven humorous predictions for GovCon in 2026, presented with realism, experience, and a healthy appreciation for GovCon absurdity. 1. AI Will Be Everywhere—and Still Not Allowed Near the… Continue reading Seven GovCon Predictions for 2026 (Laugh Now, Bid Later)

Use Mighty Bids to Drive Mid/Small Company Growth Now

Mighty Bids cuts through the noise to highlight high-value, winnable opportunities in the $10M–$500M range where mid-sized and small businesses can realistically compete and win. This month, we’re featuring 10… Continue reading Use Mighty Bids to Drive Mid/Small Company Growth Now

Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth Now

The Mega Bids blog features active bids valued at more than $500M. To be labeled “active,” bids must show government engagement in the past quarter through draft solicitation documents, industry… Continue reading Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth Now

Use Mini Bids to Drive Business Growth Now

Mini Bids are leading the market’s rebound, surfacing as some of the earliest and most actionable opportunities for FY26. This edition of Mini Bids highlights 10 targeted procurements under $10M… Continue reading Use Mini Bids to Drive Business Growth Now