Author: Brenda Crist

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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

100 Tips for Improving Proposal Writing Using Generative AI

While no artificial intelligence (AI) tool can ingest your request for proposal (RFP) requirements and pop out a winning proposal, AI can be your partner in enhancing proposal writing. In… Continue reading 100 Tips for Improving Proposal Writing Using Generative AI

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 government proposals necessitates significant investment… Continue reading Advice for New Companies Looking to Create Winning Government Proposals

Proposal Real Estate is Invaluable – Use it Wisely!

Each section of your proposal resembles a coveted piece of real estate in a bustling proposal metropolis. Here, every word counts, every sentence holds weight, and the space on each… Continue reading Proposal Real Estate is Invaluable – Use it Wisely!

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

The Proposal Manager Puzzle: Navigating Conflicting Sections C, L, and M

For proposal managers, the journey towards success is filled with numerous obstacles, with one of the most daunting challenges being the infamous trio: Sections C, L, and M. The misalignment,… Continue reading The Proposal Manager Puzzle: Navigating Conflicting Sections C, L, and M