Bidding Services
Once a RFP/ opportunity has been identified, ASP LLC can assist their client to formulate, write and submit their bids. Responding to a government RFP or solicitation can be stressful. Preparing a response to government procurement is a significant task - it should be approached with diligence and professionalism.
US Government contracting is big business with thousands of contracts being executed by the federal government each year. The bid packages used by the government usually contain a set of documents to which a bidder develops a responsive proposal. Such solicitations typically come in four primary formats or types: Request for Quote (RFQ – $25,000 till $150,000); Request for Proposal (RFP – Request for Proposals are used in negotiated acquisitions to communicate government requirements to prospective contractors and to solicit proposal); Invitation for Bid (IFB – it is often referred to as a sealed bid solicitation. There are typically no discussions or negotiations, price is considered the key consideration by the government in awarding the contract); and, Source Sought – Request for Information (RFI – is an advance notice to communicate to potential bidder firms the government’s interest in specific research and development project).
ASP LLC will carefully read the solicitation, including all applicable schedules, clauses and attachments to make sure your company is compliant and eligible.
Responding appropriately to a solicitation follows from reading and understanding the government’s request. Solicitations are usually very specific and follow a uniform contract format. It is important that all questions are answered, information is provided, all schedules are in the order, time-frame and structure requested are provided. ASP LLC will eliminate any guesswork by ensuring that each response is appropriately identified so the reviewer can readily recognize the section of the RFP, which is being addressed.
Writing a successful proposal is about doing your homework, preparing and responding clearly and appropriately, aligning your proposal with the government’s needs and articulating what makes you the best solution provider. These elements are critical to successful proposal writing.
The solicitation is designed to provide prospective bidders with all of the information needed to write a successful proposal. The agency that prepared the solicitation expects you to read and follow it carefully. The reality is, if you do not comply with all requirements in the solicitation, your proposal may be deemed “nonresponsive”.
The key is putting together a proposal package that clearly describes why your company offers the best solution and ASP LLC can help you in:
Understanding the solicitation and responding appropriately
Demonstrating how your firm can best fulfill the government’s needs
Offering pricing that is fair and competitive
Making sure your proposal is well-written and error free
Showing evidence of success through past performance
Presenting the bid throughout all parts of the proposal that makes a compelling case for your firm as the best solution