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Insights on Federal Solicitations and How to Win Them
GDI Consulting’s Articles page features practical insights for federal contractors on solicitations, capture strategy, proposal development, and winning government business more effectively.
Essential Elements for Developing Winning Proposals
Success is the ultimate accomplishment that every business aims. The fact is that it's not a matter of coincidence or good luck; on the contrary, exceptional professional expertise is needed in the Federal acquisition process. Depending on the complexity [...]
How to read a Federal Request for Proposal effectively
The perfect contract opportunity is out now, the Federal agency released the RFP solicitation and you've already weighed your capabilities to respond to it. It's the ideal opportunity that totally fits your business, and matches with services/products you provide. [...]
Benefits of Government Contracting
Government contracting is a mechanism whereby Federal agencies acquire services/supplies from businesses of all sizes and industries. The U.S. Government is the world's largest consumer; thus, it purchases all types of goods and services in diverse quantities, from spacecrafts [...]
Federal Grants vs. Federal Contracts
Businesses often don't understand and confuse Federal Grants with Federal Contracts. Although both of them are Federal funds, the difference lies in legal definitions, particularly regarding job performance and failures. Grants are funding secured by federal government agencies and [...]
The Importance of Developing Win Themes
The ultimate goal of every business that is part of Federal market is to be able to become a government contractor. Given that these opportunities have been quite productive for a business, and increase development chances, companies make every [...]
133,000 Veterans about to Benefit the Tax Refund
At the end of 2017, service-disabled-veteran-owned businesses were privileged with special tax considerations. By filing the amended return, SDVOSBs may be eligible to claim a tax refund on several occasions. Recent political voices have made many veterans to rejoice [...]
Three Departments that Trump’s Proposed Budget Does Not Affect
Trump's budget plan for FY 2019 was released on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. This is the second plan released, and it closely follows the first one, proposing major cuts for almost all Federal agencies. The plan calls for tax [...]
7 Tips on How to Write a Professional Government Proposal
Securing a lucrative federal contract can be quite a difficult process, yet a very intriguing at the same time. In the light of fierce competition, preparing a compelling and persuasive response to a government request for proposal is a [...]
The importance of Capture Management in Federal Business Opportunities
The ultimate goal of every powerful enterprise is to win new business opportunities; in this case, it means to become a Federal contractor by winning more prime contracts. Yes, it's as simple as that. However, the process behind this [...]
The Long-Awaited Trump’s Infrastructure Plan is Finally Here
In the meeting that took place at the White House with state and local officials, Trump disclosed his long-awaited vision for America's new infrastructure plan. By finding outside resources and attracting additional local and state tax dollars and investments [...]