Pricing Alert – The massive HHS/CMS PEO RFP is out! Are you prepared to tackle the complex pricing requirements? It might seem straight forward at first glance, but read our detailed Pricing Synopsis to look out for some challenges and pitfalls to avoid. Abstract: This 10 year $2B IDIQ contract has two task orders along with the […]
As GovCons grind through the rest of the year, it is hard to think about 2019. We’re a little worn out from proposal season and if you are lucky, new contract awards. We’ve been recruiting hard in a difficult market, transitioning from incumbents, and getting new starts off the ground. Depending on which agency you […]
BOOST LLC is thrilled to announce that the team is growing. Please give a warm welcome to Avantika Singh! She will be supporting BOOST’s clients with her specialties in government cost/price volume expertise, strategic pricing expertise, price to win, financial model development, financial analysis, federal contracting, metrics/measurement reviews, forecasting and more. We took some time […]
At BOOST LLC we are lucky to rub elbows with some pretty smart people and businesses. So much so, that we’re going to share them with you! Periodically we’ll feature a govcon guest/business alongside their thoughts and hot-takes relevant to their industry. FEATURED GUEST: Pete Ragone, SC&H Group What is your best advice to solve […]
Did you make it into your desired beach bod state this summer? Or was time for the gym illusive? Did you cut back on the dessert or did you enjoy a ton of gelato? Much like dieting and maintaining good health, government contractors must maintain a “sexy” multiplier/wrap rate. Even if you are in a […]
GovCon Lifecycle: Purgatory to Paradise The second govmates institute, GovCon Lifecycle: Purgatory to Paradise met at the Northrup Grumman location in McLean, VA. In an authentic meeting-of-the-minds, industry experts discussed topics pertinent to growing the local govcon footprint. Highlights from the institute include: Purgatory: That Awful Time Between Submission and Award BAFO’s, How to respond to government […]
By now, our college days are long behind us (let’s not talk about how many years). Some folks have sought continuing education in the form of a master’s degree, PhD, certifications, and other credentials. Some of these factor into our “employability” and can help move our careers. Assuming you’ve gotten the credentials/certifications requested and additional schooling that […]
Ever been ghosted? It’s not just for those navigating the dating scene. It happens in business…a lot. Ghosting is essentially the act of having someone you are engaged with disappear on you completely. No returned phone calls, no emails, no texts. What’s worse is that the person who ghosted is still very much alive and well. Professionally, you could still […]
As we start into the last government fiscal quarter, it is feast or famine time. Some have hit the beaches, getting some much-needed R&R and family time. Some are heads-down in proposal mode, worried about when the next one will hit. Others are in purgatory, the stretch between proposal submission and proposal award, with their fingers crossed thinking […]
As June comes to a close, most federal contractors are halfway through their fiscal years. It is a good time to reassess the company’s first-half performance and what changes need to be made for the second half of the year. Here are some areas to consider: Moola – have you made any? Are you in debt? What’s the profitability of […]
