Essentials of Self-Scoring (Score-Card) Proposals

Advanced Training Course

(Paid Training – $497)

Live Training Webinar | 6 Hours | Instructor: Ab Vand, VP Capture at GDIC

About the Series

The federal contracting world is shifting—self-scoring proposals are now the norm for major GWACs like OASIS+, Polaris, and Alliant 3. Your ability to understand, structure, and optimize your score can be the deciding factor between winning and losing.

This 3-part, hands-on training series is designed to take you from confusion to confidence—equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and real-world insights needed to dominate self-scoring solicitations.

Dates and Time:

• 1st Session: Tuesday June 17th, 1-3 PM EDT (2 hours)
• 2nd Session: Wednesday June 18th, 1-3 PM EDT (2 hours)
• 3rd Session: Thursday June 19th, 1-3 PM EDT (2 hours)

or

• 1st Session: Tuesday June 24th, 10 AM – 12 PM EDT (2 hours)
• 2nd Session: Wednesday June 25th, 10 AM – 12 PM EDT (2 hours)
• 3rd Session: Thursday June 26th, 10 AM – 12 PM EDT (2 hours)

Location: Online (link and password provided upon registration)

Who Should Attend

• Proposal Managers,
• Capture Managers,
• Business Development Professionals,
• Contract Managers,
• Anyone seeking advanced training in federal proposal development

What You’ll Learn

Session 1: Scorecard Strategy & Structural Mastery

• Why agencies use self-scoring—and what it means for your business
• Deep-dive comparisons of OASIS+, Polaris, and Alliant 3 scoring systems
• How to qualify projects—and avoid wasting time on ineligible ones
• Real examples and critical misinterpretations revealed

Session 2: Scoring Deep Dive – Execution & Documentation

• How to earn, defend, or lose points (and why)
• Best practices for indexing, attachments, and compliance mapping
• Hands-on scoring using templates and a live walkthrough
• Submittal prep to avoid disqualification

Session 3: Optimization, Teaming & Real-World Scoring Lab

• How teaming, JVs, and mentor-protégé relationships affect scores
• Smart substitutions and shaping tactics to recover weak areas
• Live scoring exercises with instructor feedback
• Tools, calculators, and checklists for submission strategy

Bonus Add-Ons

• Self-Scoring Workbook Sample document
• Internal Scoring Calculator Spreadsheet
• 1-on-1 Coaching Session (available post-webinar)
• GDIC Certification of Course Completion

How It Works

1. Register yourself using the below form
2. Remember to select one of the 2 sets of classes during May (3rd week or 4th week)
3. Upon receipt of your registration, we will send you an invoice for $497
4. Pay invoice by credit card and notify us ([email protected])
5. We will send you the link and password to the live online training class
6. Connect on the set dates and participate in the class