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Improving the PWIN (Probability of Win) for Federal government contractors requires reflection and analysis—an October priority. In this article, we will review: What Exactly is a “Hot Wash,” and How can it Support a Stronger PWIN for this Federal Fiscal Year? How Do You Do a Hot Wash? Checklist for a Successful Hot Wash to Start Your Federal Fiscal Year Off Right.

Learn the steps and key requirements of successful debriefings—to support business development and improve your PWIN (Probability of Win) over time. Each bid process requires a considerable investment and it is important to learn from each bid, whether you win or lose. Aim to get a debriefing (or post-award conversation) from your Federal buyers and prospects after each bid.

Common mistakes when writing federal government bids and proposals can cost the whole proposal cycle and an entire relationship. Read on for 10 common mistakes you can avoid! Evaluate your proposal processes to prevent these from creeping in, and start winning more Federal government projects today.

The three pillars for winning Federal government contracts and proposals are focus, connections, and consistency. These three pillars give you the benefits of: Increased revenues – from winning new deals; Reduced costs – as you stop competing for unwinnable deals; Higher profits – as you expand business with the right target clients.

Winning contracts requires connecting with the right people at the right time in the right way with the right offering. This is indeed a tall order, but you absolutely can take steps to make it happen. Summit Insight consistently helps clients build their way to winning proposals with ten proven tactics. And “Connecting” with the influencers and decision-makers is one of the foundation stones.

Focus, Connection, Consistency We give our clients ten building blocks of a winning proposal – proven tactics they’ve used to win over $200 million in Federal contracts! I’m sharing three with you in this blog post (as well as how you can open up all ten for your whole team). Greater success starts when you:

As a lifelong DC-area resident who has built a career in marketing, I have fended off many requests over the years from aspiring Federal contractors to help them market their wares to the government. “I don’t know anything about marketing to the government,” I would tell them. “I can’t help you.” I could not have

GovCons who leverage online marketing lead the pack.  87% of federal decision-makers use search engines to find products and services—based on data from a leading research firm, Market Connections. This alone is causing government contractors to reconsider their approach to engaging with federal buyers. How to Improve Government Contractor Marketing Since government buyers and influencers

It’s October 1st — so happy Federal Fiscal New Year! Here are the four steps I hope you’ll take to make this a truly outstanding year for you, your Federal team…and your Federal clients, too! Step One — Stand Up! Today, Celebrate!  I’m serious. There’s research (link below)! My sad secret: I find it hard

Debriefings are a critical tool in any federal contractor’s toolbox.   As a threshold matter, they are a useful (if not mandatory) first step in many bid protests, helping contractors gather the information they need to substantiate protest arguments.  But debriefings are a useful information gathering tool outside the protest context as well.  Indeed, they are