In This Week’s Newsletter:
- Opportunity Spotlight of the Week: GSA ALLIANT 3
- AI Corner: Considerations for Free vs. Premium Proposal Software
- Culture Corner: “The One Where [we] Take a Break”
- Four To Follow: Get the lowdown on four interesting pursuits!
GSA ALLIANT 3
Contact Len: len.miller@hinzconsulting.com
GSA released the final RFP for this follow-on to the ALLIANT 2 vehicle on Friday, 28 June. This is yet another self-scoring acquisition for this GWAC-IDIQ. The ALLIANT 3 Submission Portal is already open for industry registration (http://idiq.gsa.gov/ ). An optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be recorded and released online with a date and time to be announced soon. Questions on the solicitation must be submitted using the required Google Form NLT 26 July at 4pm ET. The current proposal submission date is 28 October at 4pm ET via the ALLIANT 3 Submission Portal. Follow the effort at SAM.gov. Reach out to Hinz Consulting for support on this critically important GWAC IDIQ effort!
Considerations for Free VS Premium Proposal Software
Contact Josh: josh.thiel@hinzconsulting.com
Complimentary Proposal Software (Free OpenSource)
It’s understandable that f you’re at the beginning stages of integrating proposal software into your operations, or you don’t generate a high volume of proposals, the appeal of free software is undeniable. The primary advantage of such no-cost software is its ‘try and decide’ strategy, giving you a sneak peek into the basic features of proposal software before you invest any money. However, keep in mind that free software might not offer a wide array of features, possibly limiting the anticipated effect on your proposal process. Moreover, the completely free software could imply a risk to your data, which the software provider might use for their gain, unintentionally turning you into the ‘product’. However, it’s crucial for you to differentiate between free software and free trials, a common offering from many reputable companies.
Premium Proposal Software (Paid & Private Instance)
The strategic investments in the right tools are crucial to the growth of your business, which includes choosing premium proposal software. By opting for this type of software, you unlock a plethora of features and integration opportunities that can dramatically improve your proposal procedures. It not only guarantees regular updates and maintenance but also ensures secure data management with consistent backups and immediate product support. While you might see incorporating premium proposal software into your operational budget as a downside, it’s more cost-effective than you might think. For instance, GetAccept offers this service starting at a mere $25 per month per user.
“The One Where [we] Take a Break”
Last week, we offered some friendly advice to give proposal teams a break when the RFP is extended. We are also pulling light duty this week while lots of folks are OOO. Apparently, it’s a thing! Someone even posted on our socials about this trend.
Companies like LinkedIn, Patagonia, Spotify, Marriott, and many others offer extended PTO during the summer. They know the great impact that a collective recharge can have on teams. Watch for more organizations to adopt similar policies. In the meantime, we hope you and yours have a great summer holiday however you can get it!
Four to Follow:
- Veteran/Family Member Programs (VFMP) Claims Processing, Customer Service (CS) and Centralized Authorizations for Emergency Care (CAEC) [VFMP CAEC): The Solicitation is estimated for release later this summer, most likely in the August timeframe, on this estimated $550M recompete of this Signature Choice III, LLC-held contract.
- West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services: The Army has a continuing requirement for support services on this contract held by Jacobs Engineering Group. This estimated $97M Agency IDIQ is expected to have a solicitation released later this fall, possibly around October.
- Vertical Construction MATOC ESCO Unrestricted:The Contracting Office released the solicitation on 1 July and questions are due NLT 7 calendar days before proposal submission of this Full & Open/Unrestricted effort. Phase One submissions are due NLT than 29 July, 5 pm CT on this estimated $1.5B MA/IDIQ vehicle. The USACE expects to advertise for pools for an 8(a) set-aside and HUBZone set-aside in the future.
- Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM III): The recompete of this Full & Open/Unrestricted Air Force IDIQ vehicle for continuing support at the Air Force Test Center, Arnold Engineering Development Complex is expected in late summer of 2026. The current estimate for this vehicle is $300M. If you need Capture or Proposal support on any of these or other efforts, please contact us below. Hinz Consulting will make you proud!
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