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Last Call for SHIELD Questions Now

On July 24 and 25, 2025, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) released 18 pre-RFP draft documents for the SHIELD (Multiple Award Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) bid. Questions about… Continue reading Last Call for SHIELD Questions Now

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Spotting “AI Speak” in Proposals — and Why It Matters

The use of “AI Speak” in proposals is a tell-tale sign that writers are using generative AI (GenAI) to create proposal content when they are constrained by time, missing information,… Continue reading Spotting “AI Speak” in Proposals — and Why It Matters

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Crack the Code on the NAVAIR ERP RFP Opportunity Now

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Office Support contract is one of the Navy’s most mission-critical opportunities, serving as the hub for managing the systems… Continue reading Crack the Code on the NAVAIR ERP RFP Opportunity Now

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AMPV STS: Outsmart the Risks, Win the Bid Now

Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, System Technical Support (AMPV STS) for the Family of Vehicles (FoVs) opportunity supports a high-stakes mission to future-proof one of the Army’s most vital ground combat systems.… Continue reading AMPV STS: Outsmart the Risks, Win the Bid Now

The picture shows an OASIS, which is an analogy for the OASIS+ bid from GSA.

GSA MAS vs. OASIS+: Unlock the Better Growth Path

One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) task orders are an excellent way for organizations to provide needed services while strengthening customer relations and driving growth. To understand OASIS+,… Continue reading GSA MAS vs. OASIS+: Unlock the Better Growth Path

This article answers the question, what is the highest ROI when using AI/GenAI to write proposals.

What is the Greatest ROI When Using AI for Proposals?

The conversation around using AI/generative AI (GenAI) in proposals is no longer about whether it’s being used; it’s about what return on investment (ROI) it’s generating. To find out what… Continue reading What is the Greatest ROI When Using AI for Proposals?

AI Notetakers Replacing Humans? The Meeting Just Got Weird

AI notetakers are everywhere now. They join your meetings, take diligent notes, and sometimes even send summaries faster than you can say “synergy.” But lately, a strange new trend has… Continue reading AI Notetakers Replacing Humans? The Meeting Just Got Weird

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How to survive and thrive under FAR changes

Click here to download a comprehensive copy of the article, How to Adapt Your Proposals to the First Eight FAR Part Revisions. Contact Lohfeld Consulting Group to help you apply… Continue reading How to survive and thrive under FAR changes

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How to Survive and Thrive Under FAR Part 43 Reforms

By Bruce Feldman and Jacob Bertram This is the latest article in a series on the impact of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) changes that affect government… Continue reading How to Survive and Thrive Under FAR Part 43 Reforms

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How to Survive and Thrive Under FAR Part 6 Changes

This article focuses on changes to FAR Part 6 – Competition Requirements. Here, we identify the opportunities and risks that industry growth teams face as a result of FAR 2.0… Continue reading How to Survive and Thrive Under FAR Part 6 Changes