The Importance of Expanding Your Network

Are you missing out on valuable contract opportunities? If so, there is a good chance that it is because you don’t have the right teaming partners.

This is a common challenge in the realm of government contracting. We often attribute missed opportunities to gaps in skills or a lack of past performance. It's a familiar scenario: passing up what appears to be an easy win, only to realize that a critical requirement can't be met.

The reality is that for every opportunity that slips through your grasp, there's likely a willing partner out there eager to collaborate and bridge those gaps. They could tackle complex capability challenges, bolster your past performance, and navigate intricate set-aside restrictions. The problem is, they don’t know you, you don’t know them, and you don’t have the time, resources, or connections to put the pieces together.

At InfoSquirrel™, we have a deep understanding of the frustrations associated with teaming, drawn from decades of collective experience in government contracting. In today's fast-paced landscape, the ability to establish partnerships is emerging as a critical factor in achieving success. Government agencies are rapidly moving toward procurement models that leave limited room for traditional team building and proposal development, and we think it’s only going to become more challenging. Not only that, but if your organization doesn’t have Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts or lack affiliations with prime contractors that do, you're in for a challenging journey. Organizations can’t afford to wait to get their processes in order.

So, what is the best approach for building high performing teams faster? It’s simple: build a robust network of partners who are ready to engage in pursuing business together well in advance. Then, when opportunity knocks, use lean processes to quickly team up with the most suitable partners. Don’t wait until a draft RFP is released to search online or scan your phone for contacts! Expand your network ahead of time to build teams quickly using processes and systems that are designed to get to the winning bid.

InfoSquirrel™ was built to address these challenges head-on. Our integrated social networking platform empowers you to expand your network of organizations that are open to collaboration. We provide the tools to efficiently share contract requirements, solicit feedback from interested partners, showcase your past performance, and even calculate the ideal teammate based on their unique strengths and capability data. It's the strategic roadmap you need to expand your network and transform it into a source of winning contracts.

Are you ready to dive deeper into how to solve these challenges for your business? Sign up for FREE at www.infosquirrel.com and begin growing your network today!