Agile software development is a set of approaches to software development where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ashley Kayes, CP APMP

Recent Posts
A Guide to Agile Proposal Development and Management
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Feb 3, 2022
Three Ways to Finish the Proposal Year Right!
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Dec 15, 2021
As we approach the end of the year, the government proposal season tends to slow down here in the U.S.
How to Develop an Effective Win Strategy [Guide + Template]
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Oct 28, 2021
In the world of bids and proposals, we have a unique lexicon that we apply so that we are all speaking the same language.
5 Critical Skills and Resources for Quick-Turn Proposals
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Aug 25, 2021
I recently came out of a project where we supported the client in submitting 25 task order proposal responses between two months.
An Introductory Guide to Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs)
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Jun 10, 2021
Within the world of US Federal Government Contracting, it is easy to become overwhelmed with all the acronyms. One acronym you might have been wondering about lately is MATOC.
How to Establish a Successful Task Order Machine
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Mar 31, 2021
According to a 2017 US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, spending by federal agencies on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts accounts for about a third of total government contract obligations.
A Comprehensive Guide to High-Quality Proposal Writing
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Jan 14, 2021
Writing is such a critical component of the proposal process.
How to Apply a Solid Bid Pursuit Strategy to Improve Your Win Rate
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Nov 19, 2020
If you want to improve your overall win rates, there are several tactics that can help you succeed.
How Starting Earlier Will Improve Your Win Rate
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Sep 3, 2020
In this world of bids and proposals, we all certainly want to win more. However, there are so many factors that impact a company’s probability of win.
Six Proposal Management Tools You Can’t Live Without
By Ashley Kayes, CP APMP on Mar 18, 2020
As proposal professionals, we continually look to find ways to lead our teams and ensure we are getting the best results possible.