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The first in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 1 "The Preliminaries" will cover the "rules of the road".  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Difference between Bids and Proposals What influences proposal selection Responsiveness vs. Responsibility Difference between Solicitation, Pre-solicitation, Combined Synopsis and Sources Sought

The second in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 2 "Preparation" will cover getting ready to write a proposal.  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Identifying the government’s needs Envisioning how you can be a solution Offering ideas for RFP development Anticipating what will be called for Participating in pre-proposal conferences Identifying

The third in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 3 "Execution" will cover organizing a responsive proposal.  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Reading the RFP document Digesting the scope of work Determining your potential Understanding terms and conditions Mastering evaluation criteria Assigning responsibilities and scheduling Following instructions, completing the proposal and submission

The fourth and final in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 4 "Follow Up" will cover building a relationship, win or lose.  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Finding out the selection schedule Inquiring about progress Answering any questions which arise Responding to requests Abiding by the rules on communication Preparing for