Strategies For Winning Contracts

Strategies for Winning Contracts describes how to plan for and prepare strong proposals for government contracts. The author provides over 180 strategies for proposal planning and preparation including a highly detailed sample proposal. The book's seven chapters contain dozens of tables, charts and graphics that illustrate the processes involved. A glossary and appendix are included as well. Based on the author's extensive experience and high-win ratio, this practical title is an ideal reference for anyone who does business on the federal, state and local levels. Strategies for Winning Contracts addresses service, hardware, software, and construction types of contracts. it provides a general understanding of procurement procedures for federal, state and local contracting agencies as well as proposal preparation for subcontractors.

This book contains 19 strategies that all federal contracting companies can immediately utilize to start winning more federal government contracts. Each strategy is set up as a comprehensive, step by step guide so you can easily follow through on each one. These strategies were compiled from both experience in the industry as well as from business developers that have been winning federal contracts for over 30 years for large sized prime contractors as well as small businesses from both prime and sub contractor examples. Tim Hagerty has over 15 years in the federal contracting industry and compiled this list of well planned out strategies that will benefit all sized federal contracting companies. If you're a new federal contracting company, you'll want to get this book to help you navigate the the pitfalls, understand how the whole game works and finally have some tops and tricks to win.

He who knows and knows that he knows is wise; follow him. -ANCIENT PROVERB During a long career of public service as a government procurement and contracting official, I am still surprised to find big, successful corporations making the same mistakes that neophytes in government contracting mak~. And this is particularly true in the matter of writing proposals, which are the crucial element in most major procurement awards. It's true enough, as many suspect, that the big, well-known company has something of an edge over the smaller, lesser-known company com peting for any given government contract-psychologically, at least: The typical government executives, whether contracting officials or program managers, tend to have a bit more faith in the ability of the large company to carry out the program successfully. All things being equal, then, the big company is more likely to get the nod. However, because the large companies are well aware of that, many tend to become "fat, dumb, and happy"-they try to coast or rest on their laurels. That is, they get careless about making a strong enough case for themselves in writing their proposals. And when they lose, often to smaller companies, they are both puzzled and outraged. They have for gotten that all government procurement is a competition-usually both technical and cost competition-and that the "little guy" can win against the "big guy," if he tries hard enough. And especially if the bigger guy is a bit careless and does not put out his best effort.

The book provides valuable resources, strategies, tips, on how to win government contracts. It takes you on a journey of how I got started in this industry and the lessons, I have learned along the way and how as a business owner you can utilize the proven strategies that have resulted in government contractors making millions of dollars. I share with you what is needed and necessary to win government contracts.

The authors, using the techniques in Winning the Big Ones, have helped their clients win over $286 Billion in contract awards with an 86%% win rate. This book describes how capture teams pursue and win large contracts. Learn how top performing capture teams pursue and win large contracts: - Structure your business acquisition process like the top performers - Select the best few opportunities - Develop a win strategy that differentiates your solution on those attributes most important to the customer - Establish the Price-to-Win to bid the highest price possible and win - Collect intelligence and conduct competitive analysis - Influence the customer to shape the acquisition to improve your position - Pre-sell your solution - Organize and staff the capture team - Craft persuasive win themes and proofs of benefits - Close the sale with effective negotiation strategies. All of these techniques are illustrated with a hundreds of real world examples.

Winning Government Contracts shows you the way. It begins at the beginning, assuming no prior knowledge of the government marketplace and its sometimes complicated terminology. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand language by experienced sales and marketing professionals, this book takes you through the registration and bidding process step by step.

"Winning Government Contracts Workbook" is a supplement to the book "Winning Government Contracts". This Workbook corresponds directly with the GovKid Method, that is described in Part two of the book. Derek created this Workbook to put the GovKid Method into action. Use the resources in this book to assist you along each step of the way. It is highly recommended that both books are read and utilized together. Derek is passionate about teaching his method to small business owners that want to learn how to sell to the Federal Government. He helps small businesses in many different capacities, depending on their needs, and their ultimate goals for their business. Derek continues to focus on publishing books and other learning materials that can help small businesses expedite their path to winning government contracts. Visit his website www.govkidmethod.com to learn how you can best take advantage of his accrued experience and strategies for your business.

For government contracting to go well, you need to know exactly how to use contract terms and understand current federal rules and relevant case law. This book gives you ready definitions for national contracting terms, phrases, and acronyms used in government procurement. This saves you time and makes your procurement program stronger. The terminology is completely up-to-date and reflects changes in laws and rules. Some of the terms are directly related to government contract law, such as the rules and procedures that the federal government must follow. This book gives clear explanations of both general and agency-specific federal contracting terms. This essential guide to today's government contract terms is set up in an easy-to-use alphabetical format and has full cross-references. It will help you buy goods and services quickly and with confidence.

Learn how government procurement works behind the scenes. Develop winning proposals and significantly increase your chances of doing business with the Federal Government. Told through the eyes of a former Procurement Officer.