Onvia Whitepapers - Government Bidding & RFP Advice
At Onvia, we've been collecting contract leads, government bid information and other contracting data for years. We've gained a lot of expertise on how businesses successfully compete on government bids and RFPs. The Onvia Whitepapers section showcases some of that expertise. Here you'll find special reports taken from Onvia data; best practices for contractors on subjects like government bidding, proposal writing, and registration; and industry insights you won't find anywhere else. All Onvia whitepapers can be downloaded free of charge.
Since the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act was signed, the national wish list of initiatives has evolved into a growing list of thousands of funded government projects. The Recovery Projects Report contains specific information on thousands of approved and funded federal, state and local government projects nationwide. Most of these projects are in the formative stage, far before government RFPs are issued, bids are sent in, or contracts awarded. This one-of-a-kind view allows businesses to prepare for government bids & RFPs coming from recovery funded projects.
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Early discussions about the economic stimulus prompted many federal, state and local government agencies to prepare wish lists of proposed government contracts and projects to be funded by stimulus dollars. While not all of these projects will receive stimulus funding, many of the government RFPs and bids coming from the economic stimulus will stem from these projects. Start your stimulus watch with this state-by-state listing of proposed projects, so your business can be prepared for the government contracts that will come from them.
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Learn the essential requirements for doing business with the U.S. government. Ensure you've established your identity in the market, registered to qualify for government work, and made your information available to to government agencies before you start pursuing government contracts.
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With competition in every market getting fiercer, federal contracting is increasingly attractive as a source of revenue. However, many contractors in the federal sector are daunted by the dense, confusing bureaucrat-speak and legal language that comprise a typical federal RFP. To help keep your eyes on the prize, this Onvia guide walks you through a typical federal RFP one section at a time.
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There's nothing more frustrating than spending a lot of time and effort on a proposal, only to lose the bid. This winning proposals guide includes two question to help you better qualify leads and improve your win rate, a step-by-step proposal checklist you can use and re-use to streamline your government bidding process, and nine proposal blunders to avoid.
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This report includes a government RFP from an agency and the proposal that ultimately won the contract - along with our analysis that helps you unlock the strategies and techniques used by the proposal writers. Study the winning proposal with us: we'll walk you through some key components of the RFP and help you zero in on outstanding elements that made this proposal a winning proposal.
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Businesses of all sizes can now compete for government agency contracts, thanks to online resources and other new tools that are leveling the government playing field for agencies and contractors alike.
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It is common knowledge that 80% of all government spending activity happens under the formal purchasing threshold. With statistics like these, if you're not finding the most current contact information for your sector, you could be missing a huge percentage of actionable opportunities.
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