Three Years of AI: What the Results Really Show
In August 2024, when AI adoption was still relatively new across the bid and proposal community, Lohfeld Consulting sponsored a LinkedIn poll asking: “Are you maximizing the benefits of your… Continue reading Three Years of AI: What the Results Really Show
How to Win Army MAPS: Strategy, Scoring, and Risk
The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) is not just another IDIQ; it is a decade-long gateway to mission-critical work across technical, management, Research, Development, Test, and… Continue reading How to Win Army MAPS: Strategy, Scoring, and Risk
OASIS+: How to Navigate Complexity with Confidence
Few contract vehicles carry the strategic weight of OASIS+. For professional services firms in the GovCon space, it represents long-term access to federal agencies, broad scope flexibility, and significant revenue… Continue reading OASIS+: How to Navigate Complexity with Confidence
Seven GovCon Predictions for 2026 (Laugh Now, Bid Later)
Lohfeld has seven humorous predictions for GovCon in 2026, presented with realism, experience, and a healthy appreciation for GovCon absurdity. 1. AI Will Be Everywhere—and Still Not Allowed Near the… Continue reading Seven GovCon Predictions for 2026 (Laugh Now, Bid Later)
Use Mighty Bids to Drive Mid/Small Company Growth Now
Mighty Bids cuts through the noise to highlight high-value, winnable opportunities in the $10M–$500M range where mid-sized and small businesses can realistically compete and win. This month, we’re featuring 10… Continue reading Use Mighty Bids to Drive Mid/Small Company Growth Now
Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth Now
The Mega Bids blog features active bids valued at more than $500M. To be labeled “active,” bids must show government engagement in the past quarter through draft solicitation documents, industry… Continue reading Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth Now
Use Mini Bids to Drive Business Growth Now
Mini Bids are leading the market’s rebound, surfacing as some of the earliest and most actionable opportunities for FY26. This edition of Mini Bids highlights 10 targeted procurements under $10M… Continue reading Use Mini Bids to Drive Business Growth Now
How to Create a Proposal Style Guide Using AI
A proposal style guide is an overlooked yet powerful tool. Teams often view style guides as basic writing aids to ensure consistency, but they are far more strategic. Today’s evaluators… Continue reading How to Create a Proposal Style Guide Using AI
How Content Tagging Ends Proposal AI Chaos
Content tagging is one of the fastest ways to make AI useful in your knowledge base without letting it “choose” what to trust, what to ignore, or what to invent.… Continue reading How Content Tagging Ends Proposal AI Chaos
How to Increase Proposal Writing Speed by 25%
Writing proposal content under pressure is a given in the bid and proposal industry. Deadlines compress, requirements shift, reviewers demand updates, and SMEs often provide input later than planned. Yet… Continue reading How to Increase Proposal Writing Speed by 25%