Toby P.
Government Proposal Writer | Federal RFP Specialist | GSA Contracts
Most small businesses lose their first government contract bid before they even finish writing it. I make sure that doesn't happen to you. I'm a Government Proposal Writer specializing in helping small businesses win their first, and next, federal, state, and local government contracts. From RFP and RFQ responses to grant applications and FAR-compliant submissions, I handle the entire proposal process so you can focus on running your business. Government contracting is not just about writing well. It's about understanding how evaluators score, what compliance requirements can get you disqualified, and how to position your business as the obvious choice. That's exactly what I bring to every engagement, and it shows in my win rate. WHAT I DO FOR SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS: 1. Federal, state & local RFP and RFQ responses written to evaluation criteria 2. FAR-compliant proposals that don't get thrown out on technicalities 3. Grant writing — federal grants, capital grants, and foundation funding 4. Capability statements that open doors with prime contractors and agencies 5. Bid/No-Bid analysis so you only pursue contracts you can actually win 6. SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and ConstructConnect opportunity research MY PROCESS IS SIMPLE: I read your solicitation in full, identify exactly what evaluators are scoring on, build a strategy around your strengths, and write a compliant, compelling proposal from scratch, tailored to that specific opportunity. No templates. No recycled content. My process include; 1️⃣ Review your RFP, RFQ, or grant solicitation in detail 2️⃣ Identify key evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and win themes 3️⃣ Develop a proposal outline and strategy aligned to what evaluators want 4️⃣ Write a compelling, compliant, and competitive proposal tailored to your strengths 5️⃣ Edit, proofread, and finalize — delivering a submission-ready document on time TOOLS & PLATFORMS I WORK WITH SAM.gov | ConstructConnect | BidFinder | UNISON Marketplace | BidNET | USASpending.gov | Grants.gov | Beta.SAM.gov | GovWin | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat | Google Workspace YOU SHOULD WORK WITH ME IF: You're a small business owner who has found an RFP or grant opportunity and needs a professional to turn it into a winning submission, fast, correctly, and without the stress of figuring out federal procurement rules on your own. I've maintained a high proposal win rate across federal, state, and construction bids. Every project gets my full attention from kickoff to final submission. Ready to submit your next bid with confidence? Send me a message and let's get started. government proposal writing, government procurement, government contracts, tender, tender writer, tender bid, business formation, business plan, startup, business workflow, business funding, grant writer, grant proposal, grant researcher, grant application, sbir grant writing, grant writer nsf, grant specialist, grant proposal writer, government tender, proposal development, rfp writing, rfq response, funding strategy, grant management, grant submission, grant writing services, business consulting, proposal writing, government contracting, grant research, startup funding, grant support, small business grant, sbir proposal, nsf grant proposal, proposal strategy, business compliance, federal grant writing, state grant application, nonprofit grant writing, business
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $684
$228 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Read once a week before Oct 24, 2026, daily since. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
Skill rankings: Top 26% in Technical Writing worldwide
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