FPDS | The Best Capture Tool for Government Contractors
Neil McDonnell
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As government contractors, we keep getting pitched these fancy, expensive tools.
What is the best tool for Capture in the federal market? FPDS!
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is the very best tool for business developers and capture managers to use in the federal government if they want to find and pursue opportunities.
What is FPDS
FPDS is a repository of almost every contract awarded by federal agencies to government contractors.
What Information is in FPDS for Capture?
Here are some of my most favorite pieces of data you can find in FPDS that will help you find and pursue federal opportunities:
Contract Officer / Specialist Name and Email
Contract Vehicle Used
Period of Performance & Total Contract Value
Contract & Program Offices
Incumbent (who won the contract and info about them)
Contract Data (how this opportunity was previously awarded)
Description of the Work (PSC, NAICS, short description)
Competition Details (how was this competed and how many offers came in)
When you go into FPDS, you are able to use that data to populate your sales pipeline with accurate, actionable information.
Information in FPDS will inform your capture efforts and help you stay focused.
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