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OnFrontiers - Federal Contracting Expert Network

Federal Capture Support

Smart, Flexible Expert Support for Mid-Tier Federal Contractors
1,200
Federal agencies covered by our network
$800M+
Direct contract wins attributed to OnFrontiers
90%
Customers see ROI < 6 months

When to Engage OnFrontiers SMEs

1
IDENTIFY
18+ months before RFP
2
QUALIFY
12 months before RFP
3
PURSUE
3-9 months before RFP
4
BID
At RFP release
5
PROPOSE
Before submission

OnFrontiers Service Portfolio

Click on any phase above to explore relevant services

Phase 1: Identify

No OnFrontiers Services Typically Required

During the Identify phase, your team focuses on initial opportunity identification and validation. OnFrontiers services typically begin in Phase 2 once opportunities are qualified for pursuit.

Phase 2: Qualify

1-2 Credits Typical

Opportunity Assessment

Comprehensive research report that goes beyond GovWin data. Includes open-source intelligence gathering and a tailored SME shortlist for your specific opportunity.
1 Credit

Phase 3: Pursue

3-6 Credits Typical

Dynamic Opportunity Synthesis

Living capture dossier that evolves with each expert consultation. Continuously updated intelligence with dynamic recommendations for additional experts to engage.
0-1 Credits

Competitive Intel SME Consultations

Direct access to Program, Technical, Agency, and Contractor SMEs who provide insider perspectives on requirements, evaluation criteria, and competitor strategies.
1-2 Credits

Customer Introductions

SMEs leverage their networks to provide warm introductions to key decision-makers and influencers within customer organizations.
2-3 Credits

Phase 4: Bid

10-20 Credits Typical

Strategic SME Coaching

Ongoing strategic support through bid phase including detailed call plans, customer engagement coaching, and win strategy refinement.
3-5 Credits

Management & Technical Volume Simulation

Expert simulation and stress-testing of your management approach and technical solution to identify gaps and strengthen discriminators.
2-3 Credits

Solution Architecture

Domain experts work directly with your team to design and refine technical solutions that align with customer priorities and evaluation criteria.
1-3 Credits

Price-to-Win Analysis

Pricing experts analyze competitor cost structures, customer budget constraints, and historical award data to optimize your pricing strategy.
5 Credits

Black Hat Analysis

Comprehensive competitive assessment viewing your proposal through competitor and evaluator lenses to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your position.
5 Credits

Key Personnel Sourcing

Specialized BD recruiters identify and vet high-caliber key personnel candidates that strengthen your technical approach and past performance.
5 Credits

Phase 5: Propose

1-2 Credits Typical

Technical Proposal Review

Domain SMEs perform detailed technical reviews to ensure solution compliance, feasibility, and competitive differentiation before submission.
1-2 Credits

Invest Once, Win Smarter

Your OnFrontiers investment isn't tied to a single opportunity—it's strategically distributed across your entire 10:1 pipeline.

For every proposal you submit, roughly 10 opportunities enter your pipeline. By qualifying early and disqualifying low-probability pursuits, you avoid wasting tens of thousands on unwinnable bids while concentrating resources where they matter most.

The result: Lower costs, higher ROI, and improved win rates. This isn't just smart budget allocation—it's a strategic investment model that helps you win more with less.

Typical Budget to Win One $20M+ Proposal

Capture Phase Opportunities Entering Avg Credits per Phase Total Credits
Phase 1: Identify 10 0 0
Phase 2: Qualify 3.3 1 3.3
Phase 3: Pursue 1.7 2-3 2.6
Phase 4: Bid 1 10 10
Phase 5: Propose 1 2 2
TOTAL 17.9 Credits

Why OnFrontiers vs. Traditional 1099 Consultants?

Traditional 1099 Consultants

  • High monthly retainers ($15-30K/month)
  • Continue billing after value delivered
  • Limited network and expertise scope
  • Difficult to verify credentials upfront
  • Single point of failure if unavailable
  • Long-term contracts with exit penalties

OnFrontiers SME Network

  • Pay only for services you need
  • Vetted network of 15,000+ experts
  • Access specialists for each phase
  • Transparent credit-based pricing
  • Scale up or down as needed
  • Proven ROI in under 6 months

Ready to Win More Federal Contracts?

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