Short articles by RWCO subject matter experts that offer insight into the world of Government Contracting and public sector procurement.
Maximizing ROI with the Help of a Proposal Consultant: How Outsourcing Can Enhance Your Proposal Process
In today’s competitive business landscape, winning contracts and securing new opportunities often hinges on the effectiveness of your proposal process. However, crafting compelling and competitive proposals requires time, resources, and expertise that many organizations may not have in-house. This is where a proposal consultant company like us can play a crucial role, offering specialized knowledge,…
How a Proposal Consultant Helps Grow Your Business
In today’s competitive business landscape, winning contracts and securing new opportunities is essential for sustained growth and success. However, crafting compelling proposals that stand out from the competition requires strategic planning, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise in proposal writing. This is where a proposal consultant like us comes in. In this blog, we as…
Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, Ep 184
You can listen to the on: iTunes Spotify Stitcher TuneIn and YouTube How can small businesses leverage government contracting to scale and succeed? In this enlightening episode of “Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth with Gary Heldt,” guest Richard Wagner, CEO of RWCO, brings over 25 years of expertise, discussing the intricacies of government contracts for small businesses. Wagner sheds light…
Navigating the Complexity: The Imperative of Expert Help in GSA Schedule Proposal Writing
Embarking on the journey to secure a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule is a strategic move that can unlock a plethora of opportunities for businesses. However, the intricate process of GSA Schedule proposal writing demands not only a deep understanding of government procurement but also a mastery of complex regulations and meticulous attention to detail.…
Richard Wagner, What Works for MBEs, Ep 2
Timothy sits down with Richard Wagner to share his strategies for helping MBEs and SMEs win Government contracts and how he has achieved a 70% win rate with his proposal strategies. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mbda-fpc/episodes/Richard-Wagner–What-Works-for-MBEs–Ep-2-e2cs36l/a-aamveap
Supply Chain Risk Management and Emerging Proposal Requirements
Looking ahead at GSA OASIS+, GSA Alliant 3, NASA SEWP, DLA JETS Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for supply chains globally. In the United States, national lockdowns slowed or even temporarily stopped the flow of raw materials and finished goods. A disruption in manufacturing naturally ensued. However, the pandemic did not necessarily…
Alliant 3: Key Proposal Response Attributes and Considerations
The draft RFP for Alliant 3 was released in late October 2022 and may be found via the SAM.gov site [search for Notice ID 47QTCK22N001]. The GSA anticipates leaving the response period for the draft open for comments until January 6, 2023. After that, it is anticipated that GSA acquisition will undertake a series of…
Lessons Learned from NIH CIO-SP4, DHS FirstSource III, and GSA Polaris
With most of the 2022 calendar year in the books and the start of the Government fiscal year, it is a good time to review and reflect on the 2022 procurement activity relevant to the major procurement programs across the General Services Administration (GSA) and specific agencies. Three specific procurement come to mind when accounting…
The Rise of the Reverse Industry Day
The Use of the “Reverse Industry Day” As broader GWAC IDIQs begin to enter into focus due to the shift in U.S. Government procurement strategy (from single awards to multi-award GWAC IDIQs), the Government’s use of a relatively under-utilized industry engagement tool is gaining in frequency: Reverse Industry Day (RID). Many industry participants, large or…
GSA BIC MAC and the Future of GWACS
BIC MAC goes by many names: BIG MAC, Next Generation Services IDIQ, and OASIS 2. GSA has not yet settled on an official contract name. Therefore, RWCO refers to all of these names under the single name BIC MAC to ensure clarity. Like its cousin POLARIS, BIC MAC is among the most “Googled” government-wide acquisition…