Category: Pre-RFP Preparation

Introduction Lohfeld Consulting has always advised companies’ proposal reviewers to evaluate proposals like government evaluators. We urge proposal managers to create score sheets using the evaluation criteria defined in requests… Continue reading Use AI to Power 7 Quality Measures for Proposal Reviews

Introduction As bid and proposal professionals, we know that being well-informed is crucial for winning contracts. However, finding and processing relevant information can be time-consuming and challenging. We can use… Continue reading Use AI to Drive Information Collection for Bids and Proposals

Introduction In business, every moment and resource counts. Companies continually seek ways to enhance efficiency and quality while minimizing costs, so when innovative tools emerge that promise to expedite operations,… Continue reading 7 Tips for Saving Time and Money Using Generative AI

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to transform the world of bid and proposal (B&P) professionals, offering a gateway to improved efficiency and heightened success rates. However, the… Continue reading AI-Powered Excellence: Lohfeld’s Proposal Development Game-Changer

Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name Integrated Personnel and Pay System Army Capability Support (IPPS-A) Increment II Agency Department of the Army, Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), IPPS-A… Continue reading Are You Ready for the IPPS-A Increment II Bid?

Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name CIO Business Operations Support Services 2 (CBOSS 2) Agency U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Period of performance 5… Continue reading Are You Ready for the DOE CBOSS 2.0 RFI and Bid?

Introduction With the government’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) ending, it’s time to identify and refine FY24 bid pipelines. This blog presents 30 bids that big and small businesses should consider… Continue reading Build Your FY24 Pipeline

Bid and proposal (B&P) activities require significant investments, so allocating the proper budget ensures all opportunities have enough time, money, and resources to maximize their chance of winning. To stretch… Continue reading Setting the Stage Before the Proposal Manager’s Arrival

Introduction When working towards securing a successful recompete, the journey begins long before the capture manager steps into the picture. The key lies in early preparation and strategic groundwork, which… Continue reading When to Start Working on Your Contract Recompete

Facts At-a-Glance Topic Description Name Integrated Enterprise Portals (IEP 2.0) Agency Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Period of performance 8 years Industry day June 13, 2023 Request for Proposal (RFP) November… Continue reading Are You Ready for the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) IEP 2.0 Bid?