In federal contracting, subcontract positioning is often treated as a last-minute proposal staffing exercise. In reality, subcontract positioning is a strategic capture function that can directly influence win probability, pricing competitiveness, technical strength, and evaluation risk perception. Contractors that treat subcontract strategy as part of early capture planning consistently outperform
Winning in federal contracting requires more than responding to an RFP. Agencies move through a defined decision-making journey long before a solicitation is released. Contractors that align to the government customer journey consistently outperform those that wait for formal procurements to begin engagement. Many missed opportunities happen because contractors focus
In government contracting, pricing is rarely just about being the lowest bidder. Agencies evaluate price in the context of risk, realism, technical strength, and overall value. Yet many contractors still approach pricing as a last-minute spreadsheet exercise instead of a strategic discipline. Many proposal pricing mistakes happen when pricing is
Being the incumbent on a government contract provides familiarity with the customer, mission, and operational environment. However, incumbency alone does not guarantee success in a recompete. Agencies often expect improvement, efficiency, and innovation during follow-on procurements. Incumbent advantage strategy focuses on converting operational knowledge into clear, defensible advantages that resonate
Best and Final Offer requests represent a critical moment in the government procurement process. At this stage, agencies have narrowed the competitive field and are seeking final pricing and, in some cases, limited proposal revisions. Decisions made during this phase can determine award outcomes. A disciplined BAFO pricing strategy helps
Recompetes present a unique challenge in government contracting. While incumbents benefit from familiarity with the customer and requirements, they also face heightened scrutiny and aggressive competition. Past performance alone rarely secures a renewal. Recompete capture planning provides the structure needed to defend position while adapting to evolving customer priorities.Agencies often
Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts are designed to streamline government buying, but they introduce ongoing proposal demands for contractors. Winning the base IDIQ award is only the beginning. Sustained success depends on how effectively organizations manage repeated task order competitions over the life of the contract. IDIQ proposal management provides
Winning an IDIQ contract is only the first step in generating revenue. The real competition often occurs after award, when agencies release task orders that determine actual workload and funding. Contractors that treat task orders as standalone proposals often struggle to maintain consistency and momentum. A disciplined task order capture
As government contractors scale, proposal efforts often become more complex and interconnected. Multiple pursuits may be underway simultaneously, involving shared resources, overlapping timelines, and varying levels of risk. Without centralized oversight, proposal execution can become fragmented and reactive. Proposal PMO consulting provides a structured framework to manage proposal activity with
Government contractors pursuing portfolio growth often face periods where dozens of opportunities are active at the same time. Task orders, recompetes, IDIQs, and parallel agency releases can quickly overwhelm even mature proposal teams. Large volume proposal management provides the structure and coordination needed to handle high proposal throughput without sacrificing
Hinz Consulting is a proposal, capture, and business development consulting firm. We help customers, including Fortune 100 clients, win Government contracts in every market.
