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Write a proposal that follows the FAR.

A step-by-step guide to federal quotes and proposals under the new FAR (the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul), plus three sample proposals your AI can use as a model. Included with Core.

Start here

  1. Find the FAR partParts 12, 13, 15 or an order: it sets the rules.
  2. Build the compliance matrixBefore you write a word: instructions, basis for award, the work.
  3. Write what scoresStrengths with proof; no weaknesses by omission.
  4. Check, submit, debriefThe final checklist, then clarifications and debriefings.

What's inside 10 chaptersCore

The rule that beats every other rule: the solicitation.

  • Which FAR part is this buy under? Parts 12, 13, 15 and orders
  • The three things that decide everything: instructions, basis for award, the work
  • Build a compliance matrix before you write a word
  • Standard structure: cover letter, technical, key personnel, past performance, price, forms
  • Writing that scores: strengths, proof, no weaknesses by omission
  • Pricing basics: build-up, wage determinations, option years, LPTA vs. tradeoff
  • Before you submit: the final checklist
  • After you submit: clarifications, debriefings, protest timelines
  • Using your AI with WARNO, prompt by prompt

Three models Fictional companies

Samples use fictional companies and fictional solicitations. Always follow the actual solicitation.

Sample 1 · RFQ quote, best valueServices

Exercise planning support: cover letter, technical approach by PWS task, key personnel, past performance, CLIN pricing.

Sample 2 · LPTA training quotePass/fail

A 5-day course, pass/fail items answered in order, clean price.

Sample 3 · Negotiated proposal (Part 15)Five volumes

Advisory support, five volumes, and a strength paragraph that scores.

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Samples use fictional companies and fictional solicitations. Always follow the actual solicitation.