Bids and Proposals 101 (6-Part Series)

SESSION 4: TIPS ON RESPONDING TO SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICES OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) REQUESTS: Pre-written past performance library can make this a quick and efficient way to market to government.

Do you want to learn more about the bidding and proposal process? To start the proposal process, you want to make sure that you’re ready to bid on contracts!

Join us for this 6-part series to learn how to have the best chance at being successful in the government contracting arena! (State, Local and Federal).

Sessions will be held in-person on the days below from 3:00pm-5:00pm ... look for the links to register on EventBrite! (Registration will open 30 days prior to event).

January 16: Government Solicitations Overview - Reviewing solicitations, important sections and items you need to look for.

January 30: The Importance of Evaluations Factors and Instructions to Offerors

February 13: Past Performance – how to present it in a proposal, build your past performance library

February 27: The Importance of and Tips on Responding to Sources Sought Notices or Request for Information (RFI) Request

March 13: Teaming Agreements and NDAs for Partnering

March 27: Get Started on a Government Proposal

Sessions presented by Hillary Boyce, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BAFO Services, LLC's.

Mrs. Hillary Boyce is BAFO Services, LLC's founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She comes with over 20 years of experience in the procurement, execution, and management of government contracts. Her experience includes ownership and acquisition of her own small government contracting business, where many government services related contracts were awarded. She also got certified as a Master in Business Development through MBDi. Mrs. Boyce is a U.S. Army veteran, serving as an Engineer in the National Guard before entering the active Army and serving in the 3rd Infantry Division. In addition to being an Army Veteran, she is a proud spouse of an active duty Naval Officer. She attended college at the University of Maryland (Europe and Asia Division) focusing on Business Administration. She has a Certification in Acquisition and Procurement through Tidewater Community College (TCC) and completed Law School at Regent University in 2023. Today, she volunteers in her local community while serving on the Board of Directors with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Hampton Roads chapter and Women in Defense (WID). She currently serves as a business coach for the Honor Foundation (THF), a unique transition institute created exclusively for Navy SEALs and the U.S. Special Operations community.

She has a passion and love for helping small businesses achieve their growth goals within the U.S. Government contracting industry.

All registered participants (MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS) will receive a reminder via email with parking instructions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States