Plan the response01
Build a proposal compliance matrix that survives the final review
Turn a long solicitation into a traceable response plan, with an owner, evidence and a destination for every requirement.
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The independent proposal field guide
Understand the ask.
Build a better response.
Twelve practical guides for the work between finding a solicitation and submitting an authorized offer.
12 guides
Understand the RFP02
Read proposal instructions and evaluation criteria together
A practical way to connect what the government asks you to submit with how it plans to evaluate the response.
4 min read
Write with evidence03
Write a technical approach that explains the work
Replace broad promises with an operating method, accountable people, useful evidence and a realistic response to risk.
4 min read
Write with evidence04
Build past performance narratives around relevance
Show the relationship between completed work and the new requirement without blurring company, personnel and teammate experience.
4 min read
Price and review05
Make the pricing narrative agree with the technical offer
Use a clear basis of estimate and disciplined reconciliation so the story, staffing model and submitted numbers describe the same offer.
4 min read
Understand the RFP06
Handle solicitation amendments without losing control of the draft
A repeatable change log keeps new requirements, revised dates and replaced attachments connected to the proposal.
4 min read
Price and review07
Run proposal reviews that produce decisions
Give each review a purpose, an evidence standard and a clear path from comment to verified correction.
4 min read
Plan the response08
Make a bid/no-bid decision before the writing starts
A practical decision record for fit, eligibility, delivery capacity, evidence, economics and proposal effort.
3 min read
Plan the response09
Get usable proposal inputs from subcontractors
A precise request package reduces late surprises in technical content, staffing, evidence and pricing.
3 min read
Plan the response10
Build a proposal schedule backward from submission
Plan for evidence, decisions, reviews, file assembly and delivery instead of assigning all the time to drafting.
3 min read
Price and review11
Twelve proposal errors to catch before release
A practical final check for missing answers, unsupported claims, mismatched files and unresolved commitments.
4 min read
Work with a writer12
Choose proposal writing support with a clear scope
Ask about responsibilities, evidence, reviews, information handling and deliverables before engaging outside help.
4 min read
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