The Capture Brief
Lessons from real captures, published when we have something useful to say. 84 notes on winrove.com.
Color Team Reviews When Your Proposal Team Is Two People
Pink, red, and gold team reviews exist for a reason. Here is how a two-person proposal team runs them without a cast of dozens.
Reading a DPAS Priority Rating on a Federal Order: What Contractors Must Know
A DO or DX rating on your federal order is not a formality. It carries legal weight, changes your scheduling obligations, and can affect subcontractors too.
SBIR and STTR Basics for Technology-Focused Small Firms
SBIR and STTR funding can reshape a small firm's federal trajectory, but the program mechanics trip up first-time applicants. Here is what to know before you apply.
Federal Market Research: Finding the Agencies That Buy What You Sell
Before you write a single proposal section, you need to know which agencies actually buy your NAICS codes. Here is how to find them.
Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Invoicing Basics for New Federal Contractors
Your contract is awarded. Now the government needs to pay you. Here is how WAWF invoicing works before your first invoice is due.
GWAC and IDIQ On-Ramps: How Small Businesses Get onto a Contract Vehicle
On-ramp solicitations open a narrow window. Here is how small firms evaluate fit, build a compliant package, and position for award.
Federal Contract Types Explained: FFP, T&M, and Cost-Reimbursement
Choosing the wrong contract type can sink your margins or disqualify your offer. Here is what FFP, T&M, and cost-reimbursement actually mean for your bid.
Provisional Billing Rates and Indirect Rate Structures, Explained Simply
Before you invoice on a cost-reimbursable contract, you need approved or provisional indirect rates. Here is what that means and how to set them up.