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Setting the Stage Before the Proposal Manager’s Arrival

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

When to Start Working on Your Contract Recompete

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

Navigating the OASIS+ Solicitation: Strategies for Successful Proposal Submission (Leverage the Power of the J.P-3 Form!)

Introduction The OASIS+ solicitation from the General Services Administration (GSA) offers a special chance for companies to win government contracts. Bidders must provide documentation supporting any claims made in their… Continue reading Navigating the OASIS+ Solicitation: Strategies for Successful Proposal Submission (Leverage the Power of the J.P-3 Form!)

Are You Ready for the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) IEP 2.0 Bid?

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?

OASIS+ Proposal Management Tool Update – FREE

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

Analyze Evaluation Criteria to Increase Proposal Scores Now

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

Are You Ready for the USCG BL/MSS Bid?

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?

Use PWin as Your North Star for Winning?

With apologies to Robert Browning, maybe it’s time to think about a way to use PWin (probability of win) not only to communicate our optimism (or lack thereof!) but also… Continue reading Use PWin as Your North Star for Winning?

Are You Ready for the PACTS III Bid Now?

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?

Secure Wins Now with Team-Based Approaches

Winning sports teams and healthcare teams using team-based approaches have seen dramatic improvements and results. This kind of team doesn’t magically appear, however. Developing winning teams takes leadership, investment, and… Continue reading Secure Wins Now with Team-Based Approaches