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.
How to Create an Organized Proposal Process From Start to Finish
An effective proposal team knows that the art of developing a winning bid can be exhausting due to the unpredictable nature of each procurement.
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Proposal Development Process
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Three Major Fallacies To Avoid When Participating In Gate Reviews
When it comes to decision gate reviews, many organizations conduct them differently.
The Fundamentals of Proposal Training: A Guide for Junior Writers
Starting a new job is an exciting endeavor, and like many recent college grads, I felt privileged to land a job—as a junior proposal writer at a great organization.
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Proposal Writing
Proposal Development Training
Federal Opportunity Lifecycle
Federal Procurement
Understanding RFP Sections
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An Introduction to Task Order Contracts
If you’re new to Federal Government contracting, you may be overwhelmed with all the new terminology and the many different procurement and contract types you’re hearing about.
Using Graphics to Stand out from the Competition on a GWAC
If you pursue opportunities in the federal market, I’m sure several Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) are on your radar and you perhaps have access to them via partnerships.
A Beginner's Guide to Oral Proposals
An oral presentation with the government is like a job interview. Your goal is to present well and ultimately win the contract.
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Orals Coaching
Oral Proposals
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Ensuring a Technical Solution Early in the Proposal Process: The Proposal Professional’s Role
“What do you mean they haven’t developed a solution?!”
In the proposal world, it isn’t a case of whether or not you have heard, or will yourself utter this phase in exasperation, but when and, unfortunately, how often.
A Comprehensive Guide to High-Quality Proposal Writing
Writing is such a critical component of the proposal process.
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Proposal Writing
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No Time for a Pink Team? How to Execute Short Turnaround Proposal Reviews
As proposal professionals, we are very process and procedure-oriented.
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Color Team Reviews
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