In an exciting development for the large Prime Government Contractors community, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) network, and small, emerging, and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) across the country, the MBDA Federal Procurement Center (FPC) is officially transitioning its operations to KDM & Associates, LLC. This transition marks a strategic realignment, bringing new leadership, fresh initiatives, and stronger partnerships to better support the escalating demand for shovel-ready, small and emerging businesses to address the Nation’s supply chain requirements. Historical data confirms that small and minority owned businesses have consistently faced barriers to entry in the Federal acquisition sector. As such, the Federal Procurement Center’s suite of Government contracting support services will remain accessible, but with an even greater focus on empowering – through intense capacity building, mentorship, and defined support services to achieve sustainable success.
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...