Blogs
Industry insights, product updates, and expert guides on proposal automation for government contractors.
SBIR vs STTR: What's the Difference and How Proposal Connect Helps You Win Both (2026)
A clear, side-by-side breakdown of SBIR and STTR for small businesses pursuing federal R&D funding — eligibility, phases, money, partner requirements, and how to use Proposal Connect to draft, manage, and submit both kinds of proposal without burning out your founding team.

10 Best RFI Automation Software for Government Contractors (2026)
We compared the top RFI automation platforms for federal contractors in 2026. Here's what actually works for teams that need to respond to dozens of RFIs and sources sought without burning out the BD team.

What Software Helps Automate Government Proposal Writing? A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical step-by-step walkthrough of how government proposal writing actually gets automated — from SAM.gov import to compliance matrix to submission-ready DOCX — using Proposal Connect in 2026.

Reliable GovCon Proposal Software for Contractors: Customer Success and Proven Results (2026)
What makes a GovCon proposal platform actually reliable in production? A look at customer success metrics, uptime, deadline performance, and proven results from contractors using Proposal Connect across federal bids in 2026.

Proposal Connect vs RFP Writing Services: On-Time Delivery, Efficiency, and Cost Compared (2026)
A side-by-side comparison of Proposal Connect (an AI-native proposal platform) and traditional RFP writing services. Deadlines, efficiency, cost, control, and quality - what actually wins federal bids in 2026.
GovCon Essentials: The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Guide (2026)
Everything a government contractor needs to know about SAM.gov in 2026 - registration, UEI, NAICS, certifications, opportunity search, entity validation, and how to put SAM data to work in your capture process.

How to Import SAM.gov Government Contracts in 3 Clicks (2026 Guide)
Import federal opportunities from SAM.gov into your proposal pipeline in three clicks. Step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots, filters, and bulk-import tips for Proposal Connect.

How to Find Vendor Active Contracts and SAM.gov Intel with Proposal Connect (2026 Guide)
Researching a federal vendor or competitor? Learn how to look up active contracts, prime awards, subawards, and SAM.gov intel using Proposal Connect's vendor analyzer.

AI Proposal Writer: How Proposal Connect Drafts Winning Proposals (2026 Guide)
An AI proposal writer can cut your draft cycle from weeks to days. Here's how Proposal Connect works as an AI proposal writing tool - from RFP analysis to final compliant draft.

Proposal Connect vs VisibleThread: Which GovCon Proposal Tool Actually Fits Your Team? (2026)
A head-to-head comparison of Proposal Connect and VisibleThread for government contractors. We break down AI capabilities, compliance features, pricing, and SMB fit — so you can pick the right tool without the guesswork.

10 Best Proposal Automation Tools for Small-Mid Government Contractors (2026)
We researched and compared the top proposal automation platforms for small-to-mid government contractors. Here's what actually works for lean GovCon teams in 2026.