Writing Government Proposals
What You Need to Know (and Where to Get Help)
If you’ve ever tried writing a government proposal, you know it’s not like writing a commercial bid or marketing pitch. Every word must align with agency requirements. Every section must follow the format. And every submission must be complete, compliant, and compelling—on a tight deadline.
At California Veteran DVBE Strategies LLC, we help businesses like yours win public contracts by writing stronger proposals. And if you’d rather do it yourself, we’ll point you to a proven step-by-step guide written by a veteran who’s been there.
Our Proposal Services
We offer full-service proposal development for:
California State Contracts (Cal eProcure, CalPERS, DGS, Caltrans)
Federal Opportunities (SAM.gov, GSA, VA)
Local Government and Public Agencies
Our services include:
RFP and solicitation analysis
Compliance matrices
Technical writing and editing
Past performance narratives and resumes
Final submission support
DVBE subcontracting strategy
As a certified California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), we can also help you qualify for DVBE participation goals and enhance your proposal score.
Want to Learn How to Write Proposals?
If you’re not ready to outsource—or if you want to build in-house skills—we recommend starting with:
🔗 YourFirstGovernmentContract.com
This site features the book Your First Government Contract, written by Scott Johnson, founder of California Veteran DVBE Strategies. It’s a practical guide that walks you through:
Finding the right opportunities
Understanding solicitations and scoring
Structuring a compliant proposal
Avoiding common mistakes that cost you the win
Whether you’re new to government contracting or trying to sharpen your approach, this book is a powerful (and affordable) way to build your confidence and competence.
Get Started Today
If writing government proposals feels overwhelming, we can help—whether you want us to take the lead or point you in the right direction.
📞 Contact California Veteran DVBE Strategies for expert proposal help
📘 Visit YourFirstGovernmentContract.com for the step-by-step book
📅 Schedule a free consultation to discuss your next bid
