GreenLight RFP Blog
Expert insights on RFP automation, proposal writing best practices, and government contracting strategies.
Government Contracting
The 2026 Government Contracting Forecast: Trends, Opportunities, and How to Prepare
From AI-driven procurement to CMMC compliance deadlines, 2026 brings major shifts in federal contracting. Here's what every contractor needs to know.
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Product Updates
Product Spotlight: How GreenLight's Compliance Capsule Turns 127 Requirements into 7 Scannable Sections
Manual requirement extraction takes 3-5 hours per RFP. GreenLight's Compliance Capsule does it in minutes, organizing chaos into actionable intelligence.
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RFP Best Practices
Year-End Proposal Wins: What Top-Performing Contractors Did Differently in 2025
With $773B+ in federal contracts awarded annually, what separates winners from also-rans? These are the patterns that drove success in 2025.
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RFP Best Practices
The Go/No-Go Decision Framework: Stop Chasing Deals You Can't Win
Proposals can cost 1-3% of contract value to develop. A disciplined go/no-go framework ensures you invest those resources where they matter most.
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Government Contracting
Managing 50+ Forms at Scale: The Hidden Complexity of Federal RFP Submissions
Federal RFPs can require dozens of forms across multiple volumes. Here's how to track, complete, and submit them without missing critical requirements.
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RFP Best Practices
The True Cost of Late Compliance Discovery (And How to Catch Gaps Early)
More proposals fail from poorly executed compliance reviews than any other cause. Learn why early detection saves time, money, and wins.
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Proposal Writing
Building Your Proposal Answer Library: From One-Off Responses to Institutional Knowledge
65% of proposal professionals say improved content storage is their top need. Here's how to build a content library that compounds efficiency with every proposal.
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Government Contracting
Thanksgiving Planning: Preparing Your Q1 2026 Government Contracting Pipeline
The federal fiscal year's first quarter brings fresh budgets and new opportunities. Use this holiday downtime to build a winning pipeline for Q1 2026.
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Product Updates
Product Spotlight: How Automatic Form Detection Prevents 'Missing Form' Rejections
Over 50% of first-time government bids are rejected for non-compliance. GreenLight's automatic form detection ensures you never miss a mandatory form again.
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Government Contracting
Veterans Day Special: SDVOSB Contracting Opportunities and How to Compete Effectively
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses now have access to 5% of all federal contracting dollars. Here's how to get certified and win these set-aside contracts.
GreenLight RFP Team