Identify, qualify, capture, team, propose, submit, debrief.

1. 01

   Identify

   Search SAM.gov notices, agency forecasts, and pre-solicitation activity against your target list.

   What you get: Pipeline entries.

2. 02

   Gate: bid/no-bid

   Qualify

   Score fit, customer access, competition, teaming position, and resources.

   What you get: Scorecard and recommendation.

3. 03

   Capture

   Work through customer needs, the competitor view, win themes, and pre-RFP actions.

   What you get: Capture plan.

4. 04

   Team

   Gap analysis, partner shortlist, roles and workshare, and preparation for the teaming agreement.

   What you get: Teaming tracker.

5. 05

   Propose

   Compliance matrix, outline, assignments, writing, and color-team style reviews.

   What you get: Compliant draft and review findings.

6. 06

   Gate: compliance check

   Submit

   Final review against the instructions and evaluation criteria, plus a submission checklist.

   What you get: Sign-off checklist.

7. 07

   Debrief

   Request and prepare for the debrief, then feed the lessons back into your criteria and templates.

   What you get: Debrief questions and a short after-action summary.

Marketing materials and capability statements support every step, from first outreach through teaming.