Microelectronics Commons (MEC) members present a rich lode of resources—and are eager for work! Funded by the CHIPS and Science Act, the Microelectronics Commons (MEC) program is a network of… Continue reading COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: Wrestling with Teaming for NAPMP NOFO #2? Look to MEC Hubs

The second notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) in the CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) was released on October 18, 2024, and it’s a $1.6B behemoth. Additional details (and Q&A) were… Continue reading COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: $1.6B CHIPS NOFO Released – What You Need to Know Now

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.” –Mike Tyson. While some proposal initiatives may seem as painful as getting hit by Mr. Tyson, most are not… Continue reading The Value of Your Win Strategy in the Proposal Phase

UPDATED – August 17, 2023 GSA released Amendment 0002 to the OASIS+ solicitations. We’ve updated our FREE OASIS+ Proposal Management Tool and you can download the updated tracker now (CLICK… Continue reading OASIS+ Proposal Management Tool Update – FREE

You only get one shot at a great proposal kickoff meeting, so make it count. Good kickoff meetings put the controls and processes in place to efficiently produce the proposal… Continue reading Proposal Kickoff – Laying the groundwork before RFP release

Description The transition from capture to proposals is rarely “textbook smooth” and is filled with challenges, including the transition of bids with solution, partner, and personnel gaps; how to transition… Continue reading Getting Real About Capture to Proposal Transitions

Description Learn how to transform good/compliant proposals into high-scoring proposals that win contracts with three APMP Fellows. The session covers what constitutes great proposal design, development, writing, evaluation, and communications.… Continue reading Moving Proposals from Good to Great – Insights From 3 APMP Fellows

The number of government customers using social media to communicate their objectives and requirements is growing yearly, and LinkedIn is their social media tool of choice. In his annual 2022/2023… Continue reading 5 tips for using social media to advance capture in the GovCon market

How to get a debriefing Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.506, if the offeror requests a debrief in writing within 3 days of notification of a contract award, then,… Continue reading What you can expect from a government debriefing

If your company is looking to help the government solve its most distressing problems, look no further than the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) High-Risk List. The programs on GAO’s list… Continue reading Using the GAO High-Risk List to Support Capture Now