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New Agency Strategies that Make Proposals Profitable for Government

Discover innovative agency strategies that transform government proposals into profitable opportunities. Explore tactics like negotiated acquisitions and best-value procurement.

December 10, 2024

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When the Government Wants Discount Pricing

The government often controls the price of a contractor’s product or service through discount asks. But there are ways to make discounting work for you.

December 7, 2024

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10 Ways to Up-Level Your BOE Narratives

Writing a persuasive, compelling Basis of Estimate narrative is mandatory for any successful government contract proposal. Read our ten tips to uplevel your proposals.

December 6, 2024

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How to Write Government Proposals

Mastering government proposal writing and the pre-award process requires patience and persistence. Here’s how contractors can develop a competitive edge.

December 3, 2024

Negotiating Contract Pricing with the DoD

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Negotiating Contract Pricing with the DoD: What to Expect

The Department of Defense always expects to negotiate with its shortlisted contractors during a bid. Follow the tips in this blog to create a win-win.

December 2, 2024

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Competitive Bids vs Direct Procurement in Government Contracting

Explore the differences between competitive bids and direct procurement in government contracting.

December 2, 2024

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in State and Local Procurement

Our latest Deltek GovWin IQ report, The Rise of AI in State and Local Contracting, examines the impacts of Artificial Intelligence in SLED procurement.

November 21, 2024

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Avoid Ethics Violations in Government Contracts

Learn how to avoid ethics violations in government contracts on the agency and contractor sides of the house. See the Procurement Integrity Act in action.

November 21, 2024

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What is the DCMA 14-Point Assessment?

Learn how to implement the DCMA 14-Point Assessment in your contract or commercial schedules. Detect timing problems early to meet deadlines.

November 19, 2024

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Government Contract Negotiations: A Guide for Contractors

Government contract negotiations can be intimidating. Here are 15 tips to help contractors succeed and 3 real-world examples of good negotiation techniques.

November 17, 2024

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Deltek’s Top Unrestricted Contracting Opportunities for FY 2025

Deltek’s Top Unrestricted Federal Opportunities for FY 2025 research on contract spending and trends helps prepare sellers for government contracting success.

November 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence & User Experience

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Artificial Intelligence & User Experience Lead Innovation at Deltek ProjectCon

During our Innovation Keynote at Deltek ProjectCon, Warren Linscott & Dinakar Hituvalli showcased how our innovative technology is Powering Transformation - not only meeting the needs of project-based businesses today but also anticipating their demands of tomorrow.

November 13, 2024