Unsolicited Proposals to the Federal Government
A Quick Primer for Technology Startups
Why write “unsolicited” proposals to government agencies? Sometimes they don’t know what they need!
Show them you can save lives, save money, do it faster, better…
do something no one else can do…
Key Characteristics of a Valid Unsolicited Proposal
1. Innovation and Uniqueness: Your proposal should offer something new and different from existing solutions.
2. Independent Development: It should be created independently, without direct government supervision or involvement.
3. Detailed and Informative: Provide enough detail to demonstrate that your proposal can significantly benefit the agency’s mission.
4. Originality: It should not be an advance proposal for a known requirement that could be acquired through competitive methods.
5. Relevance: Ensure it does not address a previously published requirement.
