The Federal Procurement Center – under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – has a critical mission to support the 9.7 Million Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) throughout the Nation in gaining access to and succeeding in performing Government contracts.
Action Items: * Rich Wagner will provide a copy of the slide deck to participants after the session.* Rich Wagner will send templates and tools related to proposal writing to participants upon request. Key Questions: * What is the importance of solutioning in the proposal process?* What are the key elements that should be included in a proposal to increase win probability?* How can past performance be effectively tailored to specific proposals?* How should the first 25% of the proposal timeli...
Chapters & Topics: Proposal Best Practices and Interactive DiscussionOscar Frazier led a discussion on proposal best practices, inviting participants to share their processes and challenges. Keith Moore opened the session with a heartfelt message about the fragility of life and the significance of their work. Participants, including Steven Koenig and Connie Wyatt Winston, contributed insights on their proposal strategies, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation and collaboration...
Chapters & Topics: Discussion on Building a Federal Pipeline and Agency ForecastsOscar Frazier initiated the discussion on the significance of developing a federal pipeline and agency forecasts, addressing the struggles participants face in securing opportunities and engaging with decision-makers. Shirita Turner expressed challenges in accessing simplified acquisitions, while Gaylord Neal noted feelings of overwhelm in identifying viable opportunities. The conversation aimed to provide insi...
