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Professional Services and Consulting Review

Lesson 10 of 15

What this industry includes: Program management, Project management, Acquisition support, Administrative support, Financial analysis, Training, Technical writing, Policy support, Research, Data analysis, Engineering support.

Common search keywords: Professional services, Program support, Project management, Management consulting, Acquisition support, Administrative support, Technical writing, Policy support, Training, Analysis, Advisory.

Key solicitation documents to review: Labor categories, Key personnel, Resumes, Certifications, Education, Experience, Deliverables, Work location, Travel, Data access, OCI, Non-personal services.

Main pricing drivers: Labor categories, Seniority, Certifications, Clearance, Travel, Deliverable burden, Management oversight, Recruiting, Key personnel, Indirect rates.

Proposal proof that matters: Relevant personnel, Similar projects, Methodology, Deliverable examples, Management process, Quality review, Risk management, Past performance.

Bid/no-bid questions: Do we have required people?, Are resumes strong?, Can we produce deliverables?, Is clearance required?, Are there OCI issues?.

Industry takeaway: Professional services are won with trust, methodology, people, proof, and useful deliverables.

Key Takeaways

  • Professional services are won with trust, methodology, people, proof, and useful deliverables.

Common Mistakes

  • Generic consulting language
  • No methodology
  • Weak resumes
  • Ignoring key personnel
  • Underpricing senior labor
  • Missing OCI/non-personal boundaries

Related Course Templates

Cross-Industry Bid/No-Bid TemplateCross-Industry Pricing Driver TemplateCross-Industry Proposal Proof TemplateIndustry Pursuit Analysis Worksheet

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