Posts by The JetCo Solutions Team
3 Tips for Stellar Government Contract Proposal Responses
Before deciding to delve into the government bidding space, businesses should take the time to decide if they have the internal resources and materials to truly compete. While many businesses host a wide array of excellent products and services, the government often wants to see more from a company when they submit a proposal.
Continue ReadingCompetitor Profiling in Government Contracting
The world of government contracting is similar to a game of chess; a game we are exceptionally good at [government contracting, not chess]. When developing a strategy of whom to market to and how to do so, we identify competitors and study them extensively. This gives us the ability to better position our clients to write winning bid responses.
Continue Reading3 Reasons to Hire a Consultant for Your Government Sales Efforts
Whether you’re just starting in government sales or are looking to outsource your current efforts, it’s important to consider hiring a consultant for your government sales efforts. Consultants, like JetCo Solutions, bring many benefits to the table, and we outline these benefits below.
Continue ReadingBe Mindful of Your Ps and Qs
Anyone who has tried engaging in business with the government has probably been confused over the copious use of acronyms. Fortunately, JetCo Solutions has learned this language so that our clients don’t have to. However, it’s essential for companies in the world of government contracting to understand the distinction between RFQ, RFP, and RFI.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Event Management Company
An event management company came to JetCo Solutions to help keep their incumbency on a government project. While they had a strong history with the agency, they needed help responding to the updated solicitation. Having worked with JetCo Solutions in the past, they trusted us to handle this expanded solicitation.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Architecture and Engineering Firm
A specialized architecture and engineering firm contacted JetCo Solutions to break into the world of government contracting. Wanting to further develop their partnerships, they needed guidance on qualified companies to develop professional connections with.
Continue Reading5 Tips to Prepare for the Q4 Government Spending Spree
The government fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) is rapidly approaching, meaning the busiest time of the year will soon be upon government contractors. Between July 1 and September 30, federal agencies scramble to spend what’s left in their budget, in fear that their budget will be lowered the following year if there is excess money.
Continue ReadingHow to Complete Phase 2 of the MAS Consolidation for GSA
The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently in phase two of its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) consolidation. The MAS program allows contractors direct access to opportunities not available on the open market. It was created to streamline government purchasing of commercial products and services to leverage the buying power of the federal government in the process.
Continue ReadingJetCo Solutions President named Director of Western Michigan Affairs for AUSA Michigan Chapter
The JetCo Solutions President, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jon Tellier, was recently appointed as the Director of Western Michigan Affairs for the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).
Continue ReadingThe Competitive Edge
When companies hire our team, they typically aren’t choosing between us and another consulting firm like ours. Instead, they are usually deciding to outsource for the first time, after having written their own bid responses and handled their own government capture in-house. These companies ask great questions to vet our team and our process, and we like these discussions.
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