December 10, 2025

Who Wins the Pentagon’s Dollars? A Deep Dive into the Top Federal Contract Bidders

The $755 Billion Question: Understanding the New Competitive Landscape The U.S. federal contracting environment—representing approximately $755 billion in obligated funds in FY24 is undergoing a rapid transformation. The Department of Defense (DoD), which alone obligated over $456 billion, is shifting emphasis from legacy hardware to next-generation digital capabilities such as AI, autonomy, cyber warfare, and software-defined systems. To win high-value federal contracts today, companies […]

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July 10, 2025

Fewer Proposals, Bigger Wins: What High-Concentration Contractors Are Doing Right

The 2025 Baroni Center Government Contracting Trends and Performance Index revealed a counterintuitive trend that deserves attention from business development and proposal teams across the federal market.Companies with high customer concentration (i.e., those who earn the bulk of their revenue from a few clients) are submitting fewer proposals, have fewer in-process bids, and yet they’re outperforming their peers in new […]

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June 13, 2025

The U.S Federal Government Services NAICS 541611

Your Insider Guide to a $36.24B Opportunity in Federal Consulting Services This in-depth market intelligence report is your key to unlocking opportunities under NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Spanning FY2020 to FY2024, this report delivers powerful insights to help you compete smarter in the federal marketplace. Total Contract Value: $36.24B+ awarded across all agencies over five years […]

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January 8, 2025

Use of AI in proposals

Why Non-Compliant Proposals Are Costing Companies More Than Contracts Why Non-Compliant Proposals Are Costing Companies More Than Contracts In 2024, ProposalHelper conducted an informal survey of federal Contracting Officers, revealing a dramatic shift in the government proposal compliance landscape. Agencies are receiving 40% more proposals than in previous years, driven by the rise of AI tools for RFPs. While this surge highlights the growing role […]

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December 23, 2024

Showcasing Expertise: Your Key to Winning Federal Contracts

When pursuing a government contract, your team’s expertise isn’t just a bullet point on your proposal—it’s the foundation of your success. Evaluators are looking for the right fit, and showcasing your capabilities effectively can set you apart from the competition. Here’s how to highlight your expertise and demonstrate why you’re the perfect match for the contract: Understand the Scope of […]

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