Answers
Frequently asked questions
How the managed procurement-response service works — response times, submission, scope, pricing, and compliance — by service line.
RFP Response
- How long does an RFP response take?
- Our managed service targets 10-business-day turnaround for most RFPs. Complexity, page count, and specialized requirements may extend this window. We'll provide a timeline estimate during intake.
- What's included in your response service?
- Technical narrative, past performance, staffing plan, pricing, and compliance sections. Our AI identifies requirement gaps, flag risk areas, and ensures evaluation-criteria alignment. You retain full editorial control.
- Do you handle classified or CUI content?
- No. We handle unclassified, standard commercial or government solicitations. If your RFP includes CUI, we refer you to a cleared partner firm.
- What's the pricing model?
- Per-response pricing based on page count and complexity. Win-share pricing is available for high-value opportunities. We offer volume discounts for ongoing work.
- Can you integrate with our existing proposal team?
- Yes. We work as an extension of your team or independently. Some customers provide initial drafts; others rely on us end-to-end. Your intake conversation sets the scope.
SLED Bidding
- Which states and local jurisdictions do you cover?
- All 50 states, plus major metro and county procurement portals. We maintain registered vendor profiles and track active solicitation releases across each.
- How do I know if a solicitation is a fit for my company?
- Our AI screens every active solicitation against your company profile: size, location, certifications, and past performance. We surface only qualified opportunities.
- What's your submission quality standard?
- Every bid is reviewed against portal requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance checklist before submission. Late submissions and non-compliance are rare.
- Do you handle sole-source or limited-competition bids?
- Yes. We can prepare responses for any SLED solicitation type. Sole-source and limited-competition bids are often faster and higher-win-probability.
- What's the turnaround for a SLED bid?
- Most SLED bids are prepared within 5–7 business days. Expedited turnaround is available for high-opportunity deals.
FCA Analytics
- What data sources do you analyze?
- SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, agency-specific contract databases, and historical performance data. We aggregate public records to identify pipeline and competitor trends.
- How far back does your historical data go?
- We analyze contract awards back to 2010 for most federal agencies. Some specialized databases extend further. We'll specify timeframes during your intake.
- Can you identify pipeline opportunities?
- Yes. Our pipeline analytics flag upcoming solicitations, amendments, and recompete notices. We track agency spending patterns and forecast future demand.
- Do you compare me to my competitors?
- Yes. We profile your key competitors: win rates, average contract values, and typical contract types. We identify gaps where you can grow.
- How is this different from a market-research report?
- We integrate data into ongoing strategy, not just deliver a static report. Quarterly updates, real-time pipeline alerts, and personalized growth recommendations are part of the service.