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Federal Proposal Writing Guide for Small Contractors
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Federal Proposal Writing Guide for Small Contractors

Prepare a federal proposal as a small contractor: review eligibility, requirements, evidence, teaming, pricing and submission instructions.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Sep 18, 2026
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26 min read
#federal-proposal-writing-guide#government-contracting#small-business-set-asides+3
Building a past performance library that actually wins work
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Building a past performance library that actually wins work

Build a past performance library to transform disorganized project data into a searchable, compliant asset that accelerates proposal writing and wins contracts.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Aug 3, 2026
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13 min read
#past-performance-library#proposal-management#government-contracting+2
White paper vs unsolicited proposal: when to use each
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White paper vs unsolicited proposal: when to use each

Learn the key differences between a white paper vs unsolicited proposal to accelerate your capture strategy, bypass RFPs, and close more government contracts.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Aug 3, 2026
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13 min read
#white-paper-vs-unsolicited-proposal#business-development#government-contracting+4
Free Compliance Matrix Template: Word and Excel
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Free Compliance Matrix Template: Word and Excel

Download free editable Word and Excel compliance matrix templates. Track RFP requirements, owners, evidence and final page references, with a worked example.

Matt Whitmore
Matt Whitmore
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Jul 10, 2026
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12 min read
#compliance-matrix-template#federal-rfp#proposal-management+3
Bid/No-Bid scorecard: a 12-question framework for SMB contractors
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Bid/No-Bid scorecard: a 12-question framework for SMB contractors

Stop wasting your proposal budget on unwinnable government contracts. Implement a structured bid no bid scorecard to increase win rates and save time.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Jun 8, 2026
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14 min read
#bid-no-bid-scorecard#government-contracting#proposal-management+3
Color Team Reviews: Pink, Red, Green and Gold
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Color Team Reviews: Pink, Red, Green and Gold

Plan Pink, Red, Green and Gold Team reviews using the right deliverables. Includes checklists, primary Shipley references and practical review guidance.

Matt Whitmore
Matt Whitmore
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Jun 5, 2026
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17 min read
#color-team-reviews-proposal#proposal-management#government-contracting+3
Shipley Proposal Process: Capture, Draft and Review
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Shipley Proposal Process: Capture, Draft and Review

Understand capture planning, proposal development and color reviews, with primary Shipley references and practical guidance for tailoring your process.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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May 29, 2026
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21 min read
#shipley-proposal-process#capture-management#proposal-development+3