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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.
The difference between Proposal Manager and Proposal Writer
When thinking about to respond to a government RFP, companies often wonder if they need a proposal manager or a proposal writer. The idea of a person knowing everything is pretty pleasant, but, in practice that can be difficult [...]
6 Tips for an Effective Capture Management
The key to increasing the win rate of your company is qualifying federal business opportunities at the beginning of the development process. To participate strongly in competitive procurements is important that certain activities are performed appropriately and in the [...]
SBA Required a Revision of NAICS 2017 Code that Impacts WOSB Concerns
Small Business Administration designed WOSB program to permit federal agencies and government officers set aside 5% of prime contracts for businesses that are owned/controlled by women or economically disadvantaged women. It was implemented in 2011 with the purpose to [...]
What You Need To Know When Preparing an HHS Proposal
Healthcare service providers often need to use special sell-in techniques when preparing business proposals for a federal health & healthcare agency that is acquiring services, supplies or equipment. RFPs are constantly released for different Federal Business Opportunities, and many [...]
Three Main Phases of Government Proposal Development Process
Proposal development for Federal and local Governments is a process that involves different practices and procedures. Essentially, a government proposal is a document that offers a solution as a response to a need in a Federal request for proposal. [...]
Crucial Elements of a Winning Federal Proposal
To respond efficiently to a government RFP you need to prepare a carefully thought and well-written proposal. It is necessary to be objective rather than subjective, and think like a government decision maker when writing it. We all know [...]
Benefits of Proposal Consulting Services for Small Businesses
Every business needs to plan a strategy that defines their long-term objectives and find the right resources to accomplish them. There are great efforts needed to be able to manage your business and expand your growth opportunities. Participating in [...]
Why does your proposal need a Color Team Review?
Keeping up with Government Contracting market is pretty difficult, especially with the new trends that are being implemented from time to time. Before deciding to enter this competitive environment, a contractor must develop a strategic plan, ensure a methodical [...]
How to Determine If You Need to Outsource Your Proposal Development Process
Back in the beginning of the civilization, everyone made their own shoe, but after a long while, people realized it would save them valuable time to make a much more productive use of if they “outsource” the shoemaking to [...]
Federal Contract Opportunities in Defense and Aerospace for FY 2018
Every year, The Department of Defense (DOD) and various areas of the U.S. Armed Forces provide specific contracting opportunities for businesses of all sizes. The most funded area that the Federal Government spends annually is the Department of [...]