There is excitement in the RAPID IV bidder community after the September 26, announcement that NASA will release the final RFP for this $6B program — as early as this week.  Definitely in October. A Primary Problem        Undoubtedly, bidders have realigned their teams, since 2 out of the 8 awardees got a lion’s share of... Read More

Industry lobbyists with deep insight say that calendar year 2020 may be the first year to see 2 shutdowns.  The recently passed Continuing Resolution (CR) takes us only to November 27. The Current Status of the Appropriations At this time, the House of representatives has passed 10 of the 12 major appropriations bills.  But the... Read More

All of us are hunting for the secret sauce that will help us win more Federal proposals in this – the most hectic month — of the fiscal year.  Let me offer some suggestions based on experience helping customers prepare 4,000 proposals during the past 33 years:   1. Get executive commitment early, where your... Read More