Author: Brenda Crist

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)

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?

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

Introduction With the government’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) ending, it’s time to identify and refine your FY24 pipeline of bidding opportunities. This blog presents 30 bids that big and small… Continue reading Build Your FY24 Pipeline

Bid and proposal (B&P) activities require significant investments, so allocating the proper budget ensures all opportunities have enough time, money, and resources to maximize their chance of winning. To stretch… Continue reading Setting the Stage Before the Proposal Manager’s Arrival

Introduction When working towards securing a successful recompete, the journey begins long before the capture manager steps into the picture. The key lies in early preparation and strategic groundwork, which… Continue reading When to Start Working on Your Contract Recompete

Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name Integrated Enterprise Portals (IEP 2.0) Agency Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Period of performance 8 years Industry day June 13, 2023 Request for Proposal (RFP) November… Continue reading Are You Ready for the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) IEP 2.0 Bid?

Let’s face it—we’d all be doing it if there were a surefire technique for scoring Outstanding on every proposal with every strength recognized, and every benefit applauded. Instead, we have… Continue reading Analyze Evaluation Criteria to Increase Proposal Scores Now

Here’s a chance for small businesses to get in on the ground floor of a $500K bid coming out before the end of FY23. Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name Business… Continue reading Are You Ready for the USCG BL/MSS Bid?

The long-anticipated PACTS III request for proposal (RFP) is nearly ready for release. The government plans to hold an industry day and release the RFP at the end of August… Continue reading Are You Ready for the PACTS III Bid Now?