Tag: Lohfeld Consulting Group

[Webinar replay available] An insider’s look at government source selection – how it really works and what you need to know: Part 2

Our free two-part series examines the Federal Government acquisition and source selection life cycle with our experts in DOD, GSA, and civilian agency acquisition and source selection. We discuss: Procurement… Continue reading [Webinar replay available] An insider’s look at government source selection – how it really works and what you need to know: Part 2

Here’s what you need to know when the customer asks you to write the PWS

Proposal professionals are accustomed to responding to the Federal Government’s requirements as detailed in the performance work statement (PWS) included in the RFP. Here’s what to know when the government… Continue reading Here’s what you need to know when the customer asks you to write the PWS

[Webinar replay] An insider’s look at government source selection – how it really works and what you need to know: Part 1

We examine the Federal Government acquisition and source selection life cycle with our experts in DOD, GSA, and civilian agency acquisition and source selections in part one of our two-part… Continue reading [Webinar replay] An insider’s look at government source selection – how it really works and what you need to know: Part 1

No metrics? No proposal win!

Features tell, and benefits sell. However, the solution features and benefits alone are insufficient. There is a third element in the winning equation: metrics. To win in the federal market,… Continue reading No metrics? No proposal win!

Does the latest CIO-SP4 amendments create inequities?

The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC)’s highly anticipated Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) RFP, released June 25, has already seen… Continue reading Does the latest CIO-SP4 amendments create inequities?

APMP Certification: A selfish and selfless act

Are you considering APMP certification? Perhaps you’re already certified at the Foundation level but are wondering if you should pursue Practitioner or even Professional accreditation. Capture and proposal professionals often… Continue reading APMP Certification: A selfish and selfless act

A Microsoft Word feature you will love!

We all use it! Microsoft Word. The number 1 software tool used for proposal preparation. In time, we all discover those lesser-known features that really improve productivity. The Style Separator… Continue reading A Microsoft Word feature you will love!

7 ways a technical volume lead can improve the business volume

Our industry tends to separate the work of Technical Volume Leads and Business Volume Leads. Clearly, businesses need to protect their rate structures, pricing, and salary information. However, there are… Continue reading 7 ways a technical volume lead can improve the business volume

Staffing Rationale

How many staff members does it take to turn a widget running at 1,000 miles an hour? A staffing rationale explains how the number, type, and mix of personnel you propose… Continue reading Staffing Rationale

Use a wall of truth to standardize your writing and save time

Do you want to improve the quality and consistency of a proposal? If so, consider adopting a “Wall of Truth” document. A Wall of Truth spells out a standard set… Continue reading Use a wall of truth to standardize your writing and save time