Posts Tagged ‘Proposal Management’
40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
As the global coronavirus pandemic seems to plateau, we have witnessed a timeline of events between Russia and Ukraine which has led to an untimely war. Over the last seven months this conflict has caused an excessive amount of destruction to the people of Ukraine. The United States, along with other countries, have devised a plan to assist Ukraine in their defense tactics.
Continue ReadingFederal Government to Replace DUNS with New Unique Entity Identifier
Businesses that contract with the federal government have used a DUNS number since it became a standard, unique business identifier in 1994, but that is changing. By April 2022, the government will transition to a new system created in SAM.gov: Unique Entity Identifiers.
Continue ReadingYour Win Themes Are Not About You
Winning proposals contain relevant win themes. And if you aren’t winning with your federal proposal responses, get introspective. Win themes play a crucial role in bid responses. So, let’s dive into the topic.
Continue ReadingWhat Does it Mean to Have a “Responsive” Bid?
Every solicitation states that in addition to being technically advantageous and/or lowest cost, the winning bid must be responsive. Responsiveness is often the first criteria measured by the government, and if your bid is unresponsive, it doesn’t matter if you have the best price—you’re out.
Continue ReadingBuilding a Winning Proposal Response Team – Part 2
Successful small business contractors have functional teams with all proposal roles filled. This is where knowledge about your in-house talents – and your creativity about how to allocate those resources – becomes extremely important.
Continue ReadingBuilding a Winning Proposal Response Team – Part 1
Government bid responses are unlike commercial proposals. Responses must adhere to specified formats; those with a high probability for a win are the culmination of a concerted capture effort. Winning responses result from dedicated effort led by experienced proposal professionals.
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Jessica Sweet
This month’s employee spotlight features Jessica Sweet, Director of Client Services at JetCo Solutions. Tell me a little about what you currently do at JetCo Solutions. I manage the daily operations of the JetCo Solutions organization. Our team is a diverse set of individuals who actively engage in our processes to ensure our clients get the best opportunities to win government and teaming opportunities.
Continue Reading3 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 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 ReadingWhat is Proposal Management?
A frequent question businesses have when breaking into the world of government contracting is “what is proposal management?” At its core, proposal management is the process one goes through when taking a government solicitation, or government request for goods or services, and creating a full bid proposal in hopes of winning that government contract.
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