Author: Lohfeld Consulting

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.” –Mike Tyson. While some proposal initiatives may seem as painful as getting hit by Mr. Tyson, most are not… Continue reading The Value of Your Win Strategy in the Proposal Phase

An OV-1 diagram/graphic (or Operational Viewpoint) loosely refers to any singular overarching graphic that frames a proposal. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Architectural Framework (DoDAF) Version 2.02 Deputy Chief… Continue reading The Science and Art of an OV-1 Diagram

Last night, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) OASIS+ deadline was extended to October 20, 2023, providing an excellent opportunity for companies to fine-tune their strategies and focus on what truly… Continue reading Navigating the GSA’s OASIS+ Deadline Extension: A Strength-Based Approach

UPDATED – August 17, 2023 GSA released Amendment 0002 to the OASIS+ solicitations. We’ve updated our FREE OASIS+ Proposal Management Tool and you can download the updated tracker now (CLICK… Continue reading OASIS+ Proposal Management Tool Update – FREE

You only get one shot at a great proposal kickoff meeting, so make it count. Good kickoff meetings put the controls and processes in place to efficiently produce the proposal… Continue reading Laying the groundwork for a great proposal kickoff

Description The transition from capture to proposals is rarely “textbook smooth” and is filled with challenges, including the transition of bids with solution, partner, and personnel gaps; how to transition… Continue reading Getting Real About Capture to Proposal Transitions

Description Learn how to transform good/compliant proposals into high-scoring proposals that win contracts with three APMP Fellows. The session covers what constitutes great proposal design, development, writing, evaluation, and communications.… Continue reading Moving Proposals from Good to Great – Insights From 3 APMP Fellows

The number of government customers using social media to communicate their objectives and requirements is growing yearly, and LinkedIn is their social media tool of choice. In his annual 2022/2023… Continue reading 5 tips for using social media to advance capture in the GovCon market

How to get a debriefing Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.506, if the offeror requests a debrief in writing within 3 days of notification of a contract award, then,… Continue reading What you can expect from a government debriefing

If your company is looking to help the government solve its most distressing problems, look no further than the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) High-Risk List. The programs on GAO’s list… Continue reading Using the GAO High-Risk List to Support Capture