Category: Pre-RFP Preparation

Cutting Through the Haze: Demystifying AI’s Role in Proposals

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) adoption is reshaping bid and proposal development. This pivotal shift brings opportunities and challenges, especially around cost, compliance, and strategic application. To demystify these issues,… Continue reading Cutting Through the Haze: Demystifying AI’s Role in Proposals

The Champion’s Playbook: Defending Your Contract Against New Challengers

As the incumbent, you’re in a singular position to demonstrate unmatched value and a deep understanding of your client’s needs. Yet, with every recompete comes the challenge of defending your… Continue reading The Champion’s Playbook: Defending Your Contract Against New Challengers

The Ultimate Guide to Attending an Industry Day

Industry Days are pivotal events, offering a spectrum of opportunities for bid and proposal professionals. Often initiated by government contracting officers (COs), these gatherings are not just about presenting information… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Attending an Industry Day

Opportunity At-a-Glance: MISSION TEST SUPPORT SERVICES (MTSS)

Purchasing Organization Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Estimated Release Date April 2024 Award Date 01/2025 (estimate) Number of Awards 1 award Value $450M Period of Performance 7 years Type… Continue reading Opportunity At-a-Glance: MISSION TEST SUPPORT SERVICES (MTSS)

Plan your Alliant 3 Bid with Lohfeld’s Alliant 3 Proposal Tracker Tool!

Lohfeld Consulting is releasing its Alliant 3 Tracker Tool, which we designed to help companies manage project selection for a maximum number of claimed points. We’re offering the tool free… Continue reading Plan your Alliant 3 Bid with Lohfeld’s Alliant 3 Proposal Tracker Tool!

Opportunity At-a-Glance: Defense Air Force Strategic Transformation Support II (DAFSTS II)

Purchasing Organization The Department of the Air Force (AF), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Business Transformation (SAF/MG), and the Deputy Chief Management Officer (DCMO) Estimated… Continue reading Opportunity At-a-Glance: Defense Air Force Strategic Transformation Support II (DAFSTS II)

6 Steps for Strategically Selecting Past Performance References: A Practical Guide

Selecting relevant past performance summaries for Federal Government proposals is a complex blend of science and art. As bid and proposal professionals, our challenge is to align our past performance… Continue reading 6 Steps for Strategically Selecting Past Performance References: A Practical Guide

2024 Mega Bids

Have you completed your pipeline for 2024 yet? If not, here are 30 bids you might consider. We labeled them mega bids because they’re among the most lucrative bids of… Continue reading 2024 Mega Bids

Tips for Producing a Compliant and High-Scoring SEWP VI Proposal

Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP V: May 2015 – April 2025) has been a lucrative contract with $62.8B to date in sales, according to the SEWP VI Industry Day on… Continue reading Tips for Producing a Compliant and High-Scoring SEWP VI Proposal

Finding the Right Consultant: A Guide for Bid and Capture Managers

Having the right consultant on your team can be a game-changer. Consultants bring specialized expertise, fresh perspectives, and a wealth of experience that can elevate your proposals and increase win… Continue reading Finding the Right Consultant: A Guide for Bid and Capture Managers