Proposal Architecture

Winning federal proposals requires more than compliance — it demands clarity, structure, and persuasive storytelling. At McIntosh, we design, refine, and manage proposals that align with mission priorities while maximising your team’s strengths.

Our approach blends deep federal contracting knowledge with practical project management, helping you navigate complex solicitations and deliver responses that resonate.

How We Support Tech Firms

• Opportunity Tracking: We monitor solicitations pre-release to ensure your firm is prepared early.
• Content Libraries: We help build and maintain a reusable library of narratives, past performance, and graphics.
• SME Engagement: Our proposal managers interview your subject-matter experts, capture technical detail, and translate it into compelling narratives.
• Compliance Reviews: Every submission is checked against evaluation criteria and federal frameworks to eliminate disqualifying errors.
• Proposal “Polish”: Our editors enhance clarity, consistency, and visuals to ensure your response stands out.

How We Support Federal Agencies

• Clarity & Precision: We structure vendor responses to be actionable, scoped, and costed with precision.
• Mission Alignment: Proposals are reviewed for alignment with mission priorities and regulatory standards.
• Decision Confidence: Our structured approach improves evaluation efficiency and strengthens audit-readiness.

Why Choose McIntosh

• Experienced Proposal Team: Proven track record across high-value government contracts.
• Structured Process: Scheduled reviews and milestone management keep teams on track.
• Evaluator’s Perspective: We design with the evaluation panel in mind, ensuring alignment to scoring criteria.

Example Outcomes

• 40% higher compliance scores for clients submitting to DHS and DoD.
• 30% faster turnaround time achieved through pre-solicitation content preparation.
• First federal contract win for a tech firm after re-architecting their proposal library with us.