Why GenAI Needs Guidance: Like Managing a New Intern
A US sporting goods company had a global intern program, which sent the brightest young minds to learn about business around the world. One intern, Phil, was sent to the… Continue reading Why GenAI Needs Guidance: Like Managing a New Intern
Army MAPS Industry Day: What You Need to Know Now
The Army conducted an industry day on Friday, November 8, for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) procurement. The purpose of the event was to summarize the… Continue reading Army MAPS Industry Day: What You Need to Know Now
Mastering Subcontractor Chaos: Delivering on Time and Quality
Working with a single subcontractor on a proposal is manageable, but handling ten or more—each with its own timeline, style, and process? It can feel like herding cats. When subcontractors… Continue reading Mastering Subcontractor Chaos: Delivering on Time and Quality
COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: The Magic of Grants – Make Your Dreams a Reality
Imagine having a genie in a bottle, ready to grant your biggest professional wish. While genies might be a thing of fairy tales, grants are very real opportunities that can… Continue reading COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: The Magic of Grants – Make Your Dreams a Reality
SEWP VI Industry Day: What You Need to Know Now
On November 6, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducted the Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Industry Day, led by Joanne Woytek and Andrea Ross, who offered valuable… Continue reading SEWP VI Industry Day: What You Need to Know Now
How to Master MAPS and Secure This $50B Bid
The U.S. federal procurement landscape is about to see significant growth with the upcoming Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS), estimated at an impressive $50B. With the Army… Continue reading How to Master MAPS and Secure This $50B Bid
COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: Wrestling with Teaming for NAPMP NOFO #2? Look to MEC Hubs
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
Prevent Proposal Panic: Strategies for Your Timely Data Calls
In the dark corridors of proposal management, few fears send a chill down a proposal manager’s spine like a looming deadline. Picture this: you’re the proposal manager responsible for an… Continue reading Prevent Proposal Panic: Strategies for Your Timely Data Calls
Haunted by Indecision: The Proposal That Never Stood a Chance
It’s Halloween night, and the proposal team is battling a nightmare far scarier than any ghouls or goblins: indecisive executives who can’t seem to stick with a pricing strategy. Every… Continue reading Haunted by Indecision: The Proposal That Never Stood a Chance
COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: $1.6B CHIPS NOFO Released – What You Need to Know Now
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