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In our last blog, we provided you with three tips to help you write your best proposal. Tips are great but sometimes it leaves you wanting more information. You’re in luck. We’re going to pick up from the last blog by highlighting how you can compel with solutions, stories, and facts.Â
Solutions fo...
I’ve heard the phrase “…time, tide, and formation wait for no one” thousands of times. (If you know, you know.) Time indeed is a commodity that never stops, but every now and then we get a bit more of it, and the wise put even the smallest bit to good use.
In the world of US Government Procurement...
“The solicitation is out!” It's a phrase that elicits a methodical approach [and a healthy panic] of the proposal management team. Assuming that the capture team's Shakespearian "To bid, or not to bid" decision remains as a "yes"; here are three rules your writers must focus to avoid an unforced e
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Flexibility is to Yoga, like Proposal Management success is to preparedness. Despite the global pandemic and budgetary constraints, business continues to move forward. This is especially true in the proposal world as work is being solicited every day. Here are five useful suggestions to succeed in t...
The Polaris Draft RFP Update has been released!
In case you missed it, GSA released an updated draft RFP for the highly anticipated GWAC Polaris—and it has some BIG news for small businesses! If you are a Small Business that provides IT services, here are SEVEN things you need to know about the upd...
Our expert technical editors Jennifer Wineinger and Kiley Stewart shed some light on why even experienced teams can benefit from a Technical Edit.
You and your team of ace writers have been cranking on the draft proposal. You’ve done your storyboards, had your solutioning sessions, and developed p...
If you’re a Small Business (especially a HUBZone or WOSB) that provides IT services, then you’ve probably been watching and waiting for an update on GSA’s upcoming GWAC Polaris.
After all, the draft RFP has been on the streets since January! At Trident, we’ve been busy since the spring recommending...
Using great graphics can elevate your proposal score by engaging your evaluators instead of overwhelming them!
You've heard the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But how well does that idea stand up in the context of a highly technical government proposal -- especially if you are st...
Build a Proposal Calendar with an Effective Schedule Without Burning Out Your Team
Uh-oh – the RFP or solicitation was released today, and the team is not ready! What to do next? One of the most important things you can do is set up a proposal calendar to keep the proposal effort moving forward exp...
Is it more important to be compliant or compelling when responding to a proposal? We get asked this question a lot.
Yes, being 100% compliant and providing the exact information the solicitation requests is the most crucial aspect in submitting an acceptable proposal. Checking your proposal respons...
Think you're ready for GSA's Polaris GWAC? Let's see you prove it.
We've already talked about the crucial role your Relevant Experience and Past Performance projects are going to play on GSA's Polaris GWAC (In case you missed it, check out our blog on Polaris GSA scoring here!). Maybe you have even...
You might have read our previous blog about GSA's JV (Joint Venture) in Polaris but, Teaming Agreement for Polaris is another monster by itself that you might want to look into.
This is a snippet for GSA Polaris Teaming discussed. If you want to learn more about Polaris firsthand, don't forget to...
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