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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.
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 [...]
Modern Management and Staff Augmentation as a Means to Mitigate Costs
Management is the artistry of accomplishing targeted goals by implementing special techniques and coordinating a team of experts. All the available resources are integrated continually to plan, organize, lead and control projects, financial and data resources. Management has a [...]
The Importance of Participating in Industrial Days
Engaging with the Government and the events organized by the Federal agencies related to their released request for proposals is an essential step in establishing a healthy collaborative relationship. This way, both parties attempt to develop effective communication and [...]
Will DoD’s Acquisition Reform benefit from DIUx Model?
The Department of Defense is looking forward to boost the acquisition reform by using efficient restructuring ways to ensure their soldiers to get what they want at the right moment, said Ellen M. Lord, the undersecretary of defense for [...]
The process of making a Bid/No Bid decision
The reason some companies have higher win rates doesn't stand on the effectiveness of their proposals, neither on the innovative technologies that they use during the proposal development process. Although these elements are crucial to a winning proposal, what [...]
Why is it important to Plan ahead for Federal Opportunities?
All companies that are willing to participate in the federal market make every effort to provide the most efficient solution consistent with the requirements of an RFP. Many of them start working on the proposal months before the final [...]
The Importance of Participating in Site Visits even if they are not Mandatory
Site Visits (SV) are components of particular importance in the bidding process. They're usually held three weeks after the release of the request for proposal solicitation. It permits potential contractors weigh the compliance of the contract solicitation with their [...]