FedRAMP: Your Ally in Navigating Government Cloud Security
Making sure vendors meet federal cybersecurity requirements can be complicated and unwieldy. FedRAMP offers a standardized, government-wide approach.
Acquisition
Asking the Right Clarifying Questions During the Vendor Oral Presentations
When vendors make their case, your decision may depend on asking the right questions.
Is the “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” Acceptable for Government Software Purchases?
The lowest bidder isn’t always the best choice — especially when it comes to government software purchases. Here’s what you could be missing.
5 Steps to Streamlining Your RFP Response Process
Streamlining your request-for-proposal response process is an investment in the future success of your business. By following five steps, you can increase your efficiency and response capacity.
How to Rebuild Construction Estimates From the Ground Up
Machine learning and other tech advancements make construction cost estimates easier and more accurate. Here are some points to consider.
Enhancing the Oral Presentation Experience for Both Vendors and Evaluators
Making the best use of oral presentations as part of the proposal process takes some planning. Here are some steps to help you prepare.
Four Simple Techniques to Manage Constant Vendor Meeting Requests
Meeting with government contractors outside the typical request for proposal (RFP) process can be helpful — but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by vendor meeting requests. Here’s how to identify who you should (and should not) engage.
“Show, Don’t Tell”
Relying on written proposals may not show you what you really need to know about a vendor and their solutions. Here’s why to adopt a “show-don’t-tell” approach.
How to Master the RFP Decision Making Process
Evaluating vendor’s responses to RFPs is an essential — and sometimes frustrating — part of the acquisition process. Here’s some advice on how to make those decisions.
How to Spot Expertly Written and Informative RFP Responses
What are the hallmarks of a carefully crafted RFP response? One that shows a vendor would be a good partner with your agency? There are five elements to consider.