Proposal Foundry
Consulting

Business development, done right

Advisory for small business owners on the decisions that shape a federal practice — from where to compete to how to prove you can deliver.

01

Business Strategy

Growth planning for federal small businesses: which agencies to target, how to position your certifications, and when to pursue larger work.

Questions we answer
Which agencies buy what we do — and how?
Are we ready for full and open competition?
What does a realistic 3-year federal growth plan look like?
02

Past Performance Framing

Turning the work you’ve done into relevant, evaluator-ready evidence for the work you want next.

Questions we answer
How do we show relevance from smaller contracts?
What should our CPARS narratives emphasize?
How do we build a reusable past performance library?
03

Business Development Advisory

Pipeline discipline, bid/no-bid decisions, and capture planning for lean BD teams.

Questions we answer
Which opportunities should we stop chasing?
How do we start capture before the RFP drops?
What should our BD function cost?
04

Small Business Programs

Navigating 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB requirements to get full value from your certifications.

Questions we answer
How do we sequence our 8(a) years?
Which set-asides fit our NAICS codes?
How do we stay compliant as we grow?
05

Teaming & Joint Ventures

Partner selection, mentor-protégé structuring, and workshare positioning to strengthen competitive position.

Questions we answer
Should we prime or sub on this one?
Is a mentor-protégé JV right for us?
How do we split workshare fairly?

Engagement formats

Single session

Strategy session

A focused working session on one decision — a pursuit, a teaming offer, a growth question.

4–8 weeks

Advisory engagement

A defined project with deliverables: growth plan, past performance library, or readiness review.

Ongoing

Retainer

Standing access to senior advisors for leadership teams making regular federal decisions.

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Free consultation on your active opportunities.

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