Many of you may have heard of the common proposal affliction, incumbentitis.
How to Write a Staffing Plan for a Proposal
Proposals oftentimes require a Staffing Plan that shows who, how many, what skillsets, and the Level of Effort (LOE) required to execute the actual work of the contract.
What is a Management Approach and How to Write One
The Management Approach within a federal government proposal is required by most RFPs and other types of solicitations.
Topics:
Proposal Writing
KSI Advantage Capture & Proposal Guide
KSI Advantage
Management Approach
Management Section
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How to Break into Government Contracting [Part 7]: Compete to Win
Like an Olympic athlete who must train, practice, and then qualify to compete, succeeding in the federal market also requires long-term preparation and planning.
Topics:
Proposal Management
Small Business
Proposal Development
Proposal Development Process
How to get started in GovCon
Small Business Guide to GovCon
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How to Develop a Capture Plan [Guide + Template]
We’ve all experienced a proposal that lacked the appropriate capture before the final RFP release.
Topics:
Capture Management
Capture Planning
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How the U.S. Government Had Sophisticated Design but Seemingly Lost it (And How to Get it Back!)
Although often overlooked, Graphic Design is incredibly integral to government work. Federal government design specifically relies on past and modern-day successes of good design practices in America.
Decorate the Tree: The Art of the Proposal Outline
Developing a compliant, reader-friendly proposal outline is a critical first step toward creating a winning proposal.
How to Hold a Successful Proposal Kickoff Meeting
Many of the most successful experiences in life have great beginnings:
Topics:
Proposal Management
KSI Advantage Capture & Proposal Guide
KSI Advantage
Proposal Kickoff Meeting
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A Deep Dive into Past Performance – How to Maximize Your Scoring Potential
As part of the federal contracting process, procuring agencies are interested in an offeror’s quality of product/service, cost control, timeliness of performance, business relations, and customer satisfaction, as evidenced by its past performance.
Developing Your Proposal Career: Roles and Certifications
Professional certifications can help increase salary and expand professional possibilities. Certifications are an excellent avenue for a proposal professional’s career development.
Topics:
APMP
Proposal Career Development
APMP Foundation Certification
Proposal Professional Certification
Professional Development
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