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Insights on winning proposals.

Strategy, product updates, and practical advice for government contractors.

Strategy

You're Losing on Perception, Not Price: The Blue-Collar RFP Problem

Landscapers, janitors, and snow removal contractors lose local government contracts every year — not because of price, but because a three-page Word doc loses to a 12-page professional proposal every time.

February 26, 20267 min read
Strategy

The Bid/No-Bid Decision Framework: Stop Chasing Every RFP

The average government proposal costs $20K-$75K to produce. A practical 5-factor scoring framework for bid/no-bid decisions.

February 24, 20268 min read
Company

Why We Built IntentBid

We built IntentBid because great companies lose contracts they should win. The proposal process is broken.

February 20, 20267 min read
Strategy

How Small and Mid-Market Firms Can Compete for Government Contracts

The government awarded $178B to small businesses in FY2024. A practical guide with real set-aside programs.

February 18, 20268 min read
Insights

The Problem with Proposal Templates

Templates promise efficiency but deliver mediocrity. See a real side-by-side comparison.

February 14, 20266 min read
Product

Intent-Driven Proposals: Strategy Before Writing

Most proposal tools start with a blank page. IntentBid starts with intent.

February 10, 20268 min read