This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.

The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.7B annually in SBIR/STTR funding. This three-hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR/STTR submission. Topics covered include: Proposal Basics -- What is a proposal, how proposals are scored (not read), and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STTR evaluator; How to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision -- evaluating the DOD topic requirements, determining if a topic “wired”, understanding potential competition, resources needed to submit; Pre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” -- tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; Passed the ROI test and ready to bid -- The true cost of bidding, bid prep tips, developing an elevator pitch, project plans, and commercialization strategy; Preparing the Proposal -- Following directions, understanding the topic description, understanding the agencies objectives, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content). This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting Cost: Virginia based companies & Virginia University: $25 All Others: $75 per person Duration: 3 hours

This special 1.5 hour webinar is designed to help those who are planning a submission an upcoming Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR deadline. The next DOD SBIR & STTR BAA's open on Aug. 25, will begin accepting proposals on Sept. 21, and closes Oct. 21. This session will briefly cover the key elements of a DOD SBIR/STTR that make the proposal most competitive, followed by plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor! This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Instructors: TechOpp Consulting COST: Free for Virginia based small tech firms $35 for all others