Services
We have deliberately selected these six services because they tend to be neglected, yet they have a high potential to significantly improve your chances of success. Our clients have witnessed considerable progress when they apply data-driven strategies, clear guidance, and fortitude to these specific areas.
Competitive Intelligence and Planning.
If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you took part in a Black Hat session that turned out to be successful, but unfortunately the knowledge gained was not effectively utilized in the final submission document, then it becomes clear that a change in approach is necessary. This is where Fortitude Blue comes in. We specialize in incorporating the tried and tested practices of the private sector into the realm of government contracting. By doing so, we create unique and captivating solutions that surpass the offerings of our competitors, helping our clients truly stand out in the field.
Proposal Architecture.
Crafting a bid that strikes the delicate balance between compliant and engaging is an art in itself. It all hinges upon the proposal structure you build to present your response. Careful consideration must be given to the strategic placement of key elements and compelling visuals, as well as ensuring the bid remains free from cumbersome jargon. Drawing upon our expertise and leveraging industry-leading techniques, we meticulously construct outlines designed to showcase your content in its best light.
Review and Repair Guidance.
Are you tired of constantly receiving insignificant corrections and unhelpful comments from your color team reviews? If so, don't worry because we are here to assist you. As an objective third-party with extensive experience in reviewing proposal volumes, we can provide you with feedback that is not only actionable but also tailored to enhance your document. Our writer-oriented feedback will propel your work from being merely technically acceptable to truly outstanding.
Proposal Retros.
You recently invested a lot of money, time, and effort into a submission. But does it mean everything was wasted if you don't win? We believe not. In fact, the lessons you can learn from losing are often ignored. We don't just discuss what went well or wrong in a meeting. We gather data to gain insights and use them to make significant improvements in the process, bid strategy, and proposal team's actions for the future. And honestly, that seems like a victory to us.
Custom Business Development Processes.
Not everyone has the financial means or interest in using complex business development methods like the Shipley methodology. We can work with your existing operations, your willingness to embrace change and take risks, and incorporate industry best practices to create a tailored business development process that suits your needs perfectly.
Proposal Coaching.
When evaluating the role of a Proposal Manager, it's important to determine whether they play a merely administrative role within the team or if they are the true orchestrators of events. At Fortitude Blue, we take pride in mentoring and developing exceptional Proposal Management professionals who possess the skills and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of the proposal process. By ensuring that you have the right person in the driver's seat when it comes time to submit a must-win opportunity, we guarantee that your proposals are in the hands of a rockstar who will orchestrate success.
Bid on Purpose
At Fortitude Blue, we developed a unique approach called Bid on Purpose for Business Development (BD). This approach recognizes the significance of the often overlooked but crucial inflection points that can strongly influence the probability of winning (PWIN). Our extensive experience has shown us that many businesses tend to disregard or underperform in several critical events due to time constraints or lack of expertise. To address this gap, we offer a range of specialized services encompassing Competitive Intelligence and Planning, Proposal Architecture, Feedback and Repair Guidance during color team reviews, and Proposal Retrospectives. By providing assistance in these often dismissed areas, we aim to empower our clients and enhance their chances of success in the BD lifecycle.
Our Bid on Purpose approach also extends beyond these specific opportunity-related services and includes our approach to BD infrastructure. We are dedicated to creating customized BD processes and providing comprehensive Bid Coaching. This ensures that our clients have a strong foundation to support their business growth pursuits.