Welcome to Mini Bids, the newest addition to Lohfeld Consulting’s lineup of opportunity-focused blogs highlighting key federal procurements. While Mega Bids spotlights opportunities over $500M, Mighty Bids feature those ranging… Continue reading Use Mini Bids to Drive Business Growth Now
The government shutdown caused mega bids originally scheduled for October or November to push further into 2025 or early 2026. All of the bids featured last month are still pending… Continue reading Use Mega Bids to Drive Business Growth in November 2025
Each month, Lohfeld Consulting publishes the Mighty Bids Blog, which focuses on bids ranging from $10M to $499M, in addition to its two companion blogs, Mega Bids and Mystic Bids.… Continue reading Use Mighty Bids to Drive Mid/Small Company Growth Now
Lohfeld Consulting’s quarterly list of Mystic (Forecast) Bids is a forward-looking view of significant opportunities that the federal government is likely to release in the next two years. Mystic Bids… Continue reading Use Mystic Bids to Forecast Business Growth Now
Oral proposals are where strategy meets storytelling. They’re not just about speaking well; they’re about proving you can think, plan, and deliver strategically under pressure, translating your capture and proposal… Continue reading How to Master Oral Proposal Strategy Now
Every proposal tells a story, but only the best ones win and wow the customer. Winning proposals don’t happen by accident; they are built through structure, strategy, and precision. They… Continue reading How to Build Proposals that Win and Wow
The Federal Government shutdown makes it feel like the GovCon industry is grinding to a halt. During this time, solicitations stall, funding is delayed, and contracting officers may be unavailable.… Continue reading How to Survive the Shutdown and Come Out Ahead
The U.S. Army is preparing to release LOGCAP VI (Logistics Civil Augmentation Program) in June 2026, a massive opportunity valued at $82B that will deliver scalable sustainment services supporting military… Continue reading Prepare Now to Compete for the Army’s $82B LOGCAP VI
On September 12, 2025, the government issued a notice for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) request for proposal, indicating that offerors must pass a CMMC (Cybersecurity… Continue reading How New CMMC Requirements Impact SOFGSD and Other RFPs
In August 2024, Lohfeld Consulting sponsored a LinkedIn poll asking respondents, “Are you maximizing the benefits of your AI/GenAI implementation?” Throughout the past year, we have seen the use of… Continue reading How to Maximize AI and GenAI Implementation Now
This article summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) changes produced by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Use Table 1 to view the FAR Parts that changed, and Table 2 for the… Continue reading The Overview: How to Survive and Thrive Under FAR Changes
Training dollars have never been more critical for the GovCon community. In 2025, the bid and proposal industry faced widespread layoffs as large contractors shed experienced staff after the downturn… Continue reading Where Should Companies Focus Their Training Dollars First?
Having a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule is no longer optional; it’s essential. As GSA emerges as the government’s central acquisition hub—consolidating agency IDIQs and absorbing work from downsized acquisition… Continue reading Seize the Advantage: Why a GSA Schedule Matters Now
