We’ve all been there: You have a big presentation for a government agency tomorrow. You try to save time by asking ChatGPT or Gemini to "make a deck." The result? A wall of text that you have to manually copy, paste, and reformat into your template for
We are a team obsessed with breaking the barriers to B2G (Business-to-Government) growth. The $700B US government contracting market is massive, but for most companies, it feels like a "closed club." Finding the right vendors, navigating 700,000+ contacts, and sending endless cold emails that go unanswered... We’
Let’s be honest: Government contracting (GovCon) has always been a bit of a manual grind. You spend hours digging through SAM.gov, making cold calls that go nowhere, and hoping to meet the right partner at a crowded trade show. In our latest webinar, we showed why 2026 is
In the world of complex procurement, the Request for Proposal (RFP) has long been the main event. We waited for the document, checked the boxes, and hoped our technical specifications outshone the rest. But a fundamental shift is occurring. In U.S. government procurement—a reliable bellwether for enterprise trends—
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"Is there a smarter way to break into Government Contracting?" We recently hosted a power-packed webinar bringing together GovCon veterans and AI tech leaders. From avoiding rookie mistakes to leveraging AI for modern teaming, the session was filled with actionable insights. If you missed it, don’t worry.
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Hello from the Proact Team, We are thrilled to unveil our latest major update featuring Sequence Creation and Sequence Tracking. Until now, finding the right partners required manual coordination and waiting. Starting today, you can instantly generate outreach campaigns tailored to your company and track the results in real-time. It’
A beginner-friendly webinar on real teaming strategies, simple first steps, and how to avoid rookie mistakes. New to GovCon? Join here Government contracting feels confusing—until someone shows you the simple version. In this session, we break down how AI and tech companies actually win their first public-sector contract: * without
Last weekend, I had the chance to attend the Build to Thrive Summit in Pasadena, a community event sponsored by Wells Fargo and dedicated to helping local small businesses recover and grow. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and they’re also the core users we serve
We hate boring our clients with what’s behind the curtain. Seriously, who cares as long as we deliver awesome results? But if you really want to know, here’s how our AI-driven teaming works. Recognized by OpenAI and Google AI Academy, we know how to orchestrate AI and big
The U.S. maintains a significant Army presence across South Korea, including bases, training facilities, housing, and operational infrastructure. These installations require constant upgrades, maintenance, logistics, and support services — a $1.4B annual market. Yet competition is surprisingly low: only around 4 bidders per contract on average, with about 3,
Searching for a set-aside prime to team up with is actually very easy 😎 Just visit the SBA’s Small Business Search page, apply filters, and export the raw data including the company list, contact information, and their capability narratives. Easy peasy. If you filter for California companies with all set-aside
Education-first, step-by-step playbook for breaking into U.S. federal contracting—pre-RFP moves, teaming, MAS, compliance, and templates you can copy today.
Playbook
For many small businesses, the first step into federal contracting feels overwhelming. Registrations, compliance requirements, and the complexity of solicitations can feel like a wall. To learn how first-time businesses can overcome this, I recently had a 1:1 meeting with GSA’s OSDBU (Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business
GovCon Analysis
YC startup Aurelian just raised $14M for an AI voice assistant in 911 call centers, one of the most high-stakes and conservative markets. How did a simple salon booking tool evolve into a major AI player now operating across 12 government dispatch centers in just a few months? 1. From
GovCon Analysis
Selling to the government can feel big and confusing. There is a lot of money in federal, state, and local contracts. But it is hard to know where to start. You might ask: * How big is my market? * Who are my competitors or partners? * Do I have time to write
Playbook
Why “responsive” isn’t enough anymore Federal and SLED buyers decide who they trust—and who they don’t—months before a solicitation hits SAM.gov. If you only show up when the PDF lands in your inbox, you’re already behind the incumbents who have been shaping requirements, building
Playbook
You're sitting in a Nashville hotel room at 11 PM, laptop balanced on your knees, frantically scribbling notes on hotel stationery while your team paces around, talking through what we just witnessed. We'd just wrapped three days at APMP—basically the Super Bowl of the bid
Playbook
If you’ve been in federal contracting, you’ve probably heard this: “You can forecast upcoming RFPs. Every agency publishes them.” And technically, it’s true. Each federal agency releases its own procurement forecast — a document that outlines expected contracting opportunities, typically published once a year before formal RFPs are
Playbook
Earlier today, we had the chance to sit down with Michael C. — a capture expert with over 15 years of experience in federal contracting, including work at Forcepoint Federal (now Everfox), Horizon Industries, KPMG, and on major DoD projects. What followed was a masterclass on what actually drives wins in
CLIWANT Team
Kicking Off Our U.S. Expansion: A 4-Week Journey Begins On May 18, Cliwant officially began a four-week business trip across the U.S., marking a major step in our expansion journey. At the heart of this trip is our goal to enter and grow in the U.S. market.
Playbook
Many bid managers say it’s already too late once they find an RFP. That’s why capture managers work ahead of time—building relationships with agencies to shape RFPs so they favor our capabilities. On large deals this “influence” phase can take years, yet no one questions the importance
CLIWANT Team
Last month, I had the chance to speak with 32 APMP members across 7 countries — including the U.S., UK, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Spain, and others. On March 27th, APMP Korea officially launched, backed by five leading companies and around 20 founding members. I’m deeply grateful to
News
We’re excited to announce that CLIWANT will be at APMP’s Bid & Proposal Conference (BPC) 2025 in Nashville — the world’s largest in-person event for bid, proposal, tender, capture, and business development professionals! Why Attend BPC? * Hands-on education & official APMP certifications * Inspiring talks from leading experts and
Stop Guessing Due to Unclear Answers. Sales keeps pushing. Divisions miss reviews. Proposal writers scramble — only to find out halfway through we don't even meet compliance. Sound familiar? Disaster. Upload RFPs. Get a Decision in Seconds. You don’t need more work. You need a clear Go/No-Go