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 Evaluation (RDT&E), and Information Technology (IT) services. With MAPS tentatively scheduled for release on February 2, 2026, companies that delay their bid preparation risk missing one of the most strategically significant professional services vehicles the Army has released in years.
CONTINUE READINGOASIS+: 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 potential. However, that opportunity comes with a tradeoff; OASIS+ is also one of the most complex proposals many contractors will ever prepare.
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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 opportunities—seven of which are new—valued in the billions, spanning pharmaceutical distribution, cyber defense, next-generation IT infrastructure, and environmental remediation, that agencies are expected to release between 2027 and 2028. If you have questions or need help preparing for any of these forecasted opportunities, contact Lohfeld Consulting.
CONTINUE READINGUse 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 Mighty Bids with clear government intent, including four new opportunities and one already hosting an industry day—an early signal for companies ready to get ahead of the competition. If limited resources, delayed procurements, or dominant large primes are slowing your growth, Mighty Bids helps you focus your time, money, and capture efforts where they’ll deliver the highest return.
CONTINUE READINGUse 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 days, announcements, or an equivalent event.
CONTINUE READINGUse 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 that help contractors break into new agencies, strengthen past performance, and position for larger wins ahead. Of these 10 bids, four have active sources sought notices. The Mini Bids blog is part of a four-part series: Mega Bids highlights opportunities over $500M, Mighty Bids cover the $10M–$499M range, and Mystic Bids forecast major procurements in the next two years.
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