How to Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought (SS) or Request for Information (RFI)
- date: 09/05/19
- time: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- location: Webinar • maps
- contact: Catherine Walsh - Nebraska Business Development Center • 402.554.6270 • cwalsh@unomaha.edu
- search keywords:
- Government Contracting
- PTAC
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An educational, fast-paced, high-energy and thought-provoking session on how to competitively respond to a sources sought or request for information. Ten years ago, the government did not utilize Sources Sought as a primary acquisition tool. In fact, only about 1% of opportunities were sources sought. Jump forward to 2016 and between 8% - 10% of opportunities in FBO are sources sought. This indicates the government is more focused on achieving the right balance in terms of acquisition strategy AND this is positive for government contractors as well. However, most companies respond to a sources sought by only answering the questions and providing the information requested by the government.
There are several key strategies for responding to a sources sought. The first is creating a standardized response format with cover page, corporate overview, and capability statement. The second is recognizing that you should utilize a sources sought to “influence the acquisition.” You influence the acquisition by making recommendations and “ghosting” your strengths and the weaknesses of the competition. This session will be heavy on examples to maximize understanding of the various techniques and strategies for responding to a sources sought.
Unlike most sessions, this is more than a general or abstract discussion. This session is designed to provide real-world examples of how companies have successfully influenced pre-acquisition.
This webinar will be presented by Joshua Frank - Managing Partner, RSM Federal and Managing Partner, Federal Access Program. Mr. Frank specializes in the development and implementation of techniques and strategies required to differentiate, position for, and win government contracts. His training sessions, highly educational and thought-provoking, are consistently rated as one of the strongest sessions at national conferences and events.
Cost: Free