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Q&A Part 1: How to break into government markets

Watch the webinar replay and listen to the podcast (MP3) Recently, Bob Lohfeld, CEO, Lohfeld Consulting Group and Bill Gormley, President and Managing Partner, The Gormley Group discussed various challenges… Continue reading Q&A Part 1: How to break into government markets

Alliant 2: What does GSA want?

The General Services Administration released the final Alliant 2 Unrestricted and Small Business RFPs on June 24. Companies have until Aug. 29 to submit their six volumes, including the self-scoring… Continue reading Alliant 2: What does GSA want?

How to bid to win – Bob Lohfeld on Amtower Off Center

“Amtower Off Center” host Mark Amtower interviews Lohfeld Consulting Group CEO Bob Lohfeld on the state of the market and bidding to win. Click to listen to the interview Their… Continue reading How to bid to win – Bob Lohfeld on Amtower Off Center

Replay & podcast | Ask the Govcon Experts | Bob Lohfeld & Bill Gormley answer your top BD, capture, and proposal-related questions

BD, capture, and proposal professionals face more challenges today than ever before: Increased competition for declining federal contract dollars Difficulties getting face time with government customers New DoD Source Selection… Continue reading Replay & podcast | Ask the Govcon Experts | Bob Lohfeld & Bill Gormley answer your top BD, capture, and proposal-related questions

How change is coming to category management

General Services Administration (GSA) category management initiatives are posing real risks to the federal contracting community, yet many companies are uneducated and unprepared for imminent change. Bloomberg Government estimates that $1.2… Continue reading How change is coming to category management

13 lists where you can find your next good book

I’m never without a book in my hand—well maybe not while paddling my kayak—but that’s about it! I vividly remember the day in 2nd grade when Mrs. Neman, the librarian… Continue reading 13 lists where you can find your next good book

How GSA can help agencies gain efficiencies using FITARA

In 2014, many legislators and pundits hailed the Federal Information Technology Reform Act (FITARA) as the most significant changes to the federal IT procurement system since the Information Technology Management… Continue reading How GSA can help agencies gain efficiencies using FITARA

GSA VETS 2 & Alliant 2 – Get a Second Opinion

I have written extensively about the General Service Administration (GSA)’s evaluation approach for GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS), Alliant/Alliant Small Business 2, Veterans Technology Services (VETS) 2, and… Continue reading GSA VETS 2 & Alliant 2 – Get a Second Opinion

Hashtags, Mentions, Endorsements? Oh My! How to Use Social Media to Build Your Personal and Corporate Brand

Social media is here to stay, and you need to understand how to leverage it to communicate effectively with your peers and to build your “brand.” In this APMP Bid… Continue reading Hashtags, Mentions, Endorsements? Oh My! How to Use Social Media to Build Your Personal and Corporate Brand

Mobility category management: $1 billion opportunity with plenty of risks

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a request for information on May 2 requesting industry feedback on government-wide acquisitions and usage of mobility. This RFI, pursuant to the draft Office… Continue reading Mobility category management: $1 billion opportunity with plenty of risks