How to Prepare a Proposal Response to a U.S. Government RFP

Learn from one of the most successful Proposal Managers in the industry!

Created by: Shannon Lindauer
Government Proposal and Business Development Expert

What Will I Learn?

• Gain a high-level understanding of the process for preparing a U.S. government bid.
• Understand how to read a U.S. government RFP to find all proposal submission requirements.
• Understand how compliance with the RFP can win or lose your proposal.
• Understand seven steps for writing any proposal section.
• Understand the critical functions/roles that a winning proposal requires (even if you're one person!)

Requirements

• While the course is useful for beginners to U.S. government contracting, some exposure to the lexicon and complexity of bidding government contracts is helpful for context.
• This course is also useful for people who have experience in preparing RFP responses as it includes useful tips for winning.

Target audience

• Companies or individuals who want to understand what it takes to win a U.S. Federal or Department of Defense contract. Comprehensive explanation and examples of all the elements of a winning, compliant proposal.
• Please note that this course is NOT a deep dive into each lifecycle element of preparing a bid. It is an overview of best practices and processes used by both small and large government contractors.
• People who want an explanation and examples of all the elements of a winning, compliant proposal.