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Description
Many companies regard the federal government proposal writing process as an enigma, treating it like an unwanted stepchild. Instead of a structured approach, these organizations often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of disorganization leading up to the deadline, resulting in a frantic scramble the evening before the proposal submission. This frenzy typically revolves around the Proposal Manager (if one is available), who may be able to draft the bulk of the proposal but often falls short in crafting the essential technical solution needed to address the client's requirements. The key to winning proposals lies in a compelling, customer-focused technical strategy, which is often the focal point of this disarray. To effectively develop such a strategy, the Proposal Architect employs a systematic, table-driven method for tackling the client’s challenges. By offering standardized formats for work breakdown structures, these components are then transformed into interconnected tables of tasks and subtasks, ultimately producing a comprehensive outline of the proposed technical solution. This structured approach not only reduces chaos but also enhances the overall quality of the proposal.
Description
SmartDocs, developed by 36Software, is a cutting-edge application that converts Microsoft Word into a streamlined content management system. It is designed for a variety of writing tasks, including technical manuals, proposals, contracts, medical documentation, and audit reports, enabling users to enhance efficiency and produce superior content while reducing costs. The software boasts a range of advanced features, including reusable snippets, dynamic variables, document snapshots, an intuitive interface, content mapping, and status alerts, among others. Available in three distinct editions—Professional, Express, and Desktop—SmartDocs is adaptable and can scale according to the diverse needs of different teams. Additionally, it empowers users to collaborate more effectively and manage their content with greater ease.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft SharePoint
No
Microsoft Word
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Microsoft SharePoint
Yes
Microsoft Word
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Professional - $695 per user per year
Express - $395 per user per year
Desktop - $395 per user per year
Express - $395 per user per year
Desktop - $395 per user per year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Fedmarket
Country
United States
Website
www.fedmarket.com/contractors/The-Chaos-of-Proposal-Writing
Vendor Details
Company Name
36Software
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
36software.com
Product Features
Proposal Management
Automatic Formatting
No
Calendar Management
No
Collaboration
Yes
Contact Management
Yes
Content Repository
No
Document Management
Yes
Electronic Signature
No
Knowledge Library
Yes
Pipeline Management
No
RFP Management
No
Requirements Management
Yes
Revision Management
No
Task Management
No
Templates
Yes
Version Control
No
Sales Acceleration
CPQ
No
Campaign Management
No
Dialer
No
Email Sequencing
No
Email Templates
No
Email Tracking
No
List Building
No
Meeting Scheduler
No
Predictive Analytics
No
Reporting
No
Sales Gamification
No
Sales Intelligence
No
Sales Workflow Management
No
Product Features
Content Management
Audio Content
Yes
Customizable Templates
Yes
Document Indexing
Yes
E-forms
Yes
Full Text Search
Yes
Image Editor
Yes
SEO Management
No
Text Editor
Yes
Version Control
Yes
Video Content
Yes
Website Management
Yes
Proposal Management
Automatic Formatting
No
Calendar Management
No
Collaboration
Yes
Contact Management
No
Content Repository
Yes
Document Management
No
Electronic Signature
No
Knowledge Library
No
Pipeline Management
No
RFP Management
Yes
Requirements Management
No
Revision Management
Yes
Task Management
No
Templates
Yes
Version Control
Yes