Hire one the moment you want to win contracts faster than 12–24 months, avoid costly compliance mistakes, or pursue awards over $500K. DIY works for tiny opportunities; consultants 4–6× your win rate on GSA, CMMC, and set-asides.

Hourly: $150–$350. Most clients choose fixed-fee packages ($3K–$25K) or monthly retainers ($2K–$10K/mo). Average first-year ROI is 8–15× when you land your first major contract.

Ethical consultants never guarantee wins (illegal under FAR). Top firms guarantee deliverables (GSA approval, CMMC readiness, compliant proposals) and typically deliver 70–90% higher win rates than self-performed.

Fastest: 60–120 days for GSA Schedule or small set-asides. Average client sees first award in 6–9 months; many hit $1M+ in year one with monthly support.

Yes—registration is table stakes. Winning requires capability statements, past performance, compliant accounting, pricing strategy, and daily bid matching that most companies never master alone.

Hourly = unpredictable cost. Project = fixed price for one deliverable (e.g., GSA submission). Monthly retainer = unlimited access + proactive opportunity hunting (best ROI for growing firms).

No—we serve nationwide but give Tennessee clients extra love (local PTAC relationships, in-person bootcamps, and deep knowledge of regional set-asides and agencies like TVA & Oak Ridge).

Absolutely. We specialize in turning around CPARS issues, DCAA findings, and novice ratings into strengths—many of our biggest wins started with companies that had been rejected before.

Yes—most clients use 3–6 month payment plans. We also offer hybrid success fees on very large pursuits (you only pay extra when you win big).

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We’ll review your goals, current capability, and pipeline—if we’re not the best fit, we’ll refer you to someone who is. Zero pressure, maximum clarity.