Proposal Preparation

This is a ``must-have'' for anyone who desires to effectively and successfully sell their products, projects, ideas or services. The new edition has been revised and expanded to include detailed coverage of the current methods and procedures required by the government and used by commercial companies for bid preparation; the latest applications for identifying and tracking fund sources; new desktop publishing techniques for rapid proposal preparation along with available software; and storyboarding methods. The concept of ``straight-line'' control is presented for the first time and a complete case study provided to illustrate how to evolve a proposal from development through strategic marketing planning.

This Kit contains proposal contains forms, background material, and instructions for preparing ATP pre-proposal and full proposals. This Kit modifies in its entirety the ATP Proposal Preparation Kit dated December 1997 and is effective for proposals submitted during or after November 1998. The ATP is a rigorously competitive cost-sharing program designed for the Federal government to work in partnership with industry to foster the development and broad dissemination of challenging, high-risk technologies that offer the potential for significant, broad-based economic benefits for the nation.

Newly updated for 2020 DoD SBIR Release! The purpose of this book is to guide you through the DoD SBIR program and make your proposal creation easier, compliant and increase your success probability. My intent is that you will effectively: •Understand the DoD SBIR program •Learn my method for getting solicitation’ topics tailored to the problem you solve •Create a compliant and standout proposal with the aid of real world sample proposal components •Understand the process of contracting•Position your project for a follow-on Phase II contract This book provides a practical, step by step process to get you from a concept to an actual proposal, while arming you with the knowledge needed to successfully execute and position yourself for a Phase II award. The sequential chapters allow one to: 1.Understand the basics of the program and answer the pressing questions you may have, such as: a.Am I eligible? b.What do I give up? c.Who owns the intellectual property? 2.Complete all required entity registrations prior to proposal submission 3.Introduction to the BAA and topic solicitations 4.Present my method for getting a potential solicitation created for your solution 5.Learn about the role and requirements of the principal investigator 6.Detailed and step by step instructions on proposal generation to include requirements, tips, formats and a sample of the sections 7.How to upload your proposal into the DoD SBIR portal 8.Provide our history of contracting so you are better prepared 9.I provide some recommendations on executing your Phase I project to better position your project for Phase II consideration 10.Finally, a glossary to help navigate all relevant acronyms For more information and resources visit us at www.sbirguide.com

Using real-life examples Dr Fraser provides simple rules for clear, reader-friendly writing and reveals the secrets of persuasive prose. Advice on layout, illustration, printing and binding is also here. Finally, she explains how to develop your proposal into a powerful presentation designed to win you new business.The strength of a proposal can gain business or lose it. The stakes can often be high and the pressure intense to get it right. For sales and marketing people, managers, consultants, engineers and technical specialists of every kind, Professional Proposal Writing will be an invaluable aid to anyone who's struggled with proposals in the past or is faced with constructing them in the future.