Online Meeting (Live)
A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Market Research and Business Development, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, Proposal Preparation / Response, Risk Management, Subcontracting
Creating Compelling RFI & Sources Sought Notice Responses
Welcome to Creating Compelling RFI & Sources Sought Notice Responses, a course designed to help you master the art of responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Sources Sought Notices. These tools are critical for gaining visibility with government buyers and positioning your business for future contract opportunities.
Course Description:
Responding to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices effectively is essential for businesses looking to establish themselves as viable government contractors. In this course, you’ll learn how to create compelling responses that showcase your capabilities, technical expertise, and readiness to meet the government’s needs. We’ll explore how government agencies use RFIs and Sources Sought Notices to gather market research and assess vendor qualifications. By mastering the process of responding to these notices, you can position your business for future competitive bids and build valuable relationships with government buyers.
Course Highlights:
- Understanding the role of RFIs and Sources Sought Notices in the government contracting process.
- Crafting strategic responses that highlight your capabilities and technical expertise.
- Building relationships with government agencies and positioning for future contracts.
Instructor:
William C. Randolph joined the federal government as a contract specialist in 1995 after graduating from college and an enlistment in the United States Navy. During his federal career William reached the highest level of civil service by being selected into the Senior Executive Service in 2009. In August 2016, William retired from the federal government with over 26 years of public service. After retirement he joined an acquisition consulting firm as a Senior Consultant and Leadership Coach/Facilitator. In 2019, William founded THINK Acquisition, a government contracting firm, focused on increasing the individual and team effectiveness of all participants (government, industry and academia) in the government contracting space in the areas of acquisition, contracting, program management and leadership. He has to date consulted with over 20 government agencies and organizations and over 40 industry clients in the areas of acquisition strategy, program management and strategic business development. William is a decorated United States Navy veteran (1988-1993), a David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award winner, a Federal Executive Institute (FEI) graduate and the recipient of the Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Civil Service medal – and now the founder of MicroMarket.co, an online marketplace for government micro-purchase services.