Federal Contracting Made Easy's Podcast

Last week we discussed Part One of our steps for writing a bid on a Request For Proposal.  This week we are going to discuss a ton of tips to assist you. Proposal Writing Tips Most important, your proposal needs to address the government's requirements, be written clearly, and be persuasive.  Below we will discuss our suggested writing tips.  Please feel free to use them as you see fit. The Proposal Is a Sales Document. Write your proposal like a sales document. Your bid must sell your company's ability to meet the requirements, to fulfill all the stated conditions, and to deliver on time.  Be specific and direct. Don't be vague as this will demonstrate that you do not understand the requirement and create questions in the minds of the evaluators.  Substantiate your promises and assertions with facts and details.  Remember your goal is to persuade evaluators that your offer is superior to those of competing companies and to prove that your company can do the job. Demonstrate your understanding of the governme