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Use AI to Power 7 Quality Measures for Proposal Reviews

Introduction Lohfeld Consulting has always advised companies’ proposal reviewers to evaluate proposals like government evaluators. We urge proposal managers to create score sheets using the evaluation criteria defined in requests… Continue reading Use AI to Power 7 Quality Measures for Proposal Reviews

7 Tips for Saving Time and Money Using GenAI

Introduction In business, every moment and resource counts. Companies continually seek ways to enhance efficiency and quality while minimizing costs, so when innovative tools emerge that promise to expedite operations,… Continue reading 7 Tips for Saving Time and Money Using GenAI

APMP Practitioner Certification Overview

The APMP Practitioner Certification exam is longer, more challenging, and has a different format than the Foundation Certification exam. Being well-prepared for the exam can increase your chances of passing.… Continue reading APMP Practitioner Certification Overview

The Ultimate Proposal Outline Development Guide

Here’s a link to The Ultimate Proposal Outline Development Guide by Brenda Crist, Vice President of Lohfeld Consulting Group, for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Winning the Business… Continue reading The Ultimate Proposal Outline Development Guide

AI Use Cases – Maximizing Your Bid and Proposal Potential

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize bid and proposal management by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating operations. However, the success of AI implementation hinges on meticulous planning… Continue reading AI Use Cases – Maximizing Your Bid and Proposal Potential

When to Write the Executive Summary

Proposal professionals understand the pivotal role that executive summaries play in convincing customers of the value your proposal offers. They unanimously agree that an executive summary must demonstrate a deep… Continue reading When to Write the Executive Summary

Are You Ready for the IPPS-A Increment II Bid?

Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name Integrated Personnel and Pay System Army Capability Support (IPPS-A) Increment II Agency Department of the Army, Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), IPPS-A… Continue reading Are You Ready for the IPPS-A Increment II Bid?

Back to School – Annual Development Plan (ADP)

September always reminds me of going back to school. I think about getting the kids ready for new classes and conducting annual staff appraisals since many new staff members start… Continue reading Back to School – Annual Development Plan (ADP)

Are You Ready for the DOE CBOSS 2.0 RFI and Bid?

Facts At-a-Glance Considering bidding DOE CBOSS 2.0? Here are some insights for offerors in preparing to secure a successful bid. Topic Description Name CIO Business Operations Support Services 2 (CBOSS… Continue reading Are You Ready for the DOE CBOSS 2.0 RFI and Bid?

7 Tips for Guiding First-Time Proposal Writers

Experienced proposal managers understand that well-written and high-scoring proposals are vital to securing new contracts. However, one common challenge to developing winning proposals is first-time proposal writers assigned to support… Continue reading 7 Tips for Guiding First-Time Proposal Writers