Posts by The JetCo Solutions Team
Case Study: Medical Imaging Equipment and Services Provider
A medical imaging equipment and services provider came to JetCo in early 2020 to break into the world of government contracting. This client had the products and services the government was pursuing, however, they needed JetCo’s expertise in government sales to effectively compete.
Continue ReadingJetCo Solutions Adds Technical Writer to Team
JetCo Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based government sales and marketing firm, recently added a Technical Writer to the team.
Continue ReadingWhat is Capture?
Simply stated, Capture is Business Development in the government sector including federal, state, or local agencies. Capture Managers direct the company’s strategy and pursuit of contracting opportunities through bid decisions, relationships, networking, marketing, and teaming.
Continue ReadingThe Dos and Don’ts of Quality Research
When looking at government bid opportunities, there is a lot to consider. Anyone using a relevant search engine could easily fall down a rabbit hole filled with unfamiliar terms and acronyms on sites such as GovWin and beta.SAM. As a Research Specialist at JetCo Solutions, I’m of the opinion that research is both an art AND a science.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Research and Development Firm
A Research and Development firm came to JetCo Solutions in 2020 for assistance writing and editing a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) submission for NASA. They needed help compiling a commercialization strategy that was tailored specifically for the government market for a submission that was due in a few weeks.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Automation Company
We identified an Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I topic of interest that appeared to be a good fit for our client specializing in automation. After reading through the topic carefully to discern the objective, it was determined that this opportunity fit our growth strategy and our client had the right capabilities to develop an innovative technical approach.
Continue Reading3 Tips for Effectively Communicating with a Technical Writer
Technical writers are the bridge between your business and the government. For your technical writer to produce the most effective solicitation response, there are a few steps you can take to maximize this resource: Identify your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Make time for solutioning, and review the draft.
Continue ReadingWhy Work at JetCo Solutions?
At JetCo Solutions, we truly care about the well-being of our employees. We don’t just say that, we show it. We have multiple programs in place to ensure our employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, as well as feel fulfilled by their work. We have open conversations about mental health and ensure team members have access to proper resources.
Continue ReadingThe Basics of SAM.gov
The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. government. There is no cost to use SAM. Companies can use this site to register to do business with the U.S. government, update or renew entity registration, check status of an entity registration, and search for entity registration and exclusion records.
Continue ReadingHow to Ask Bid Questions to The Government
Frequently when working on writing a government proposal, you will have a few questions arise out of the solicitation. Whatever your question, you must ask it correctly so that you get a clear response. There are three tips for formatting your question: stick to email, be specific, and reference documents.
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