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Stop Chasing Contracts. Start Making Better Pursuit Decisions.
Know what to pursue before you spend money pursuing it. COAIG helps small government contractors evaluate opportunity fit, requirements, readiness and pursuit costs before committing proposal resources.
Before You Bid, Ask 15 Questions to Decide Whether You Should
Use 15 practical questions to evaluate capability fit, mandatory requirements, past performance, competitive position, pursuit cost, contract economics, and probability of award before committing significant resources to a proposal.
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Explore the toolkit contents
See what is inside each of the six CIS toolkits and the complete Professional Bundle.
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The Contracting Intelligence Platform is our software for organizing assessments and documented pursuit decisions.
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COAIG Government Contracting Advisory provides practical advisory support across the government contracting lifecycle—from the initial Bid/No-Bid decision through proposal development, pricing, teaming, and pursuit strategy.
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CIS Toolkit Collection
Professional tools designed to help small businesses and consultants apply disciplined government-contracting practices without building every process from scratch.
Government Contract Bid Decision Toolkit
A structured system for determining whether a government opportunity deserves your time, money, and proposal resources.
- Weighted Bid/No-Bid Scorecard
- Pursuit Economics
- Red-Flag Analysis
- AI Analysis Prompts
Government Proposal Compliance Toolkit
Turn solicitation requirements into a structured proposal-development and compliance-control system.
- Compliance Matrix
- Requirements Tracking
- Proposal Review Controls
- Final Compliance Check
Government Contract Pricing Toolkit
Build and review government contract pricing using disciplined cost, labor, indirect-rate, fee, and risk assumptions.
- Labor Build-Up
- Indirect Costs
- Fee & Profit
- Pricing Scenarios
- Price-to-Win Analysis
AI RFP Analysis Prompt Library
Professionally structured AI prompts for analyzing solicitations while controlling hallucinations and unsupported conclusions.
- RFP Summarization
- Requirements Extraction
- Evaluation Analysis
- Proposal Strategy
- Red-Team Review
Subcontractor Opportunity Toolkit
A system for identifying prime contractors, evaluating teaming opportunities, and positioning specialized capabilities for subcontract work.
- Prime Research
- Teaming Fit
- Outreach
- Subcontract Economics
- Due Diligence
WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide
A practical system for identifying situations where Women-Owned Small Business status creates meaningful government-contracting value.
- WOSB Opportunity Screening
- Set-Aside Strategy
- Prime Teaming
- Certification Positioning
- AI Research Prompts
Toolkit Details
These practical tools support the tasks and gaps identified during a Contracting Intelligence assessment. Each toolkit is described below with its existing contents.
Government Contract Bid Decision Toolkit
A structured system for determining whether a government opportunity deserves your time, money, and proposal resources.
- Weighted Bid/No-Bid Scorecard
- Pursuit Economics
- Red-Flag Analysis
- AI Analysis Prompts
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
Government Proposal Compliance Toolkit
Turn solicitation requirements into a structured proposal-development and compliance-control system.
- Compliance Matrix
- Requirements Tracking
- Proposal Review Controls
- Final Compliance Check
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
Government Contract Pricing Toolkit
Build and review government contract pricing using disciplined cost, labor, indirect-rate, fee, and risk assumptions.
- Labor Build-Up
- Indirect Costs
- Fee & Profit
- Pricing Scenarios
- Price-to-Win Analysis
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
AI RFP Analysis Prompt Library
Professionally structured AI prompts for analyzing solicitations while controlling hallucinations and unsupported conclusions.
- RFP Summarization
- Requirements Extraction
- Evaluation Analysis
- Proposal Strategy
- Red-Team Review
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
Subcontractor Opportunity Toolkit
A system for identifying prime contractors, evaluating teaming opportunities, and positioning specialized capabilities for subcontract work.
- Prime Research
- Teaming Fit
- Outreach
- Subcontract Economics
- Due Diligence
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide
A practical system for identifying situations where Women-Owned Small Business status creates meaningful government-contracting value.
- WOSB Opportunity Screening
- Set-Aside Strategy
- Prime Teaming
- Certification Positioning
- AI Research Prompts
- Audience
- Small businesses, consultants and professional-service firms pursuing government contracts.
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address. See Toolkit Terms for access details.
- Support & terms
- CIS@COAIG.com · Toolkit Terms
This resource is listed in the CIS collection as the WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide. At checkout it is named the WOSB Opportunity Strategy Toolkit; it is the same product.
A Complete Series for Smarter Contract Pursuit
The Contracting Intelligence Series (CIS) is our flagship collection of toolkits, guides, and prompt libraries — each one built to sharpen a single decision in the government-contracting lifecycle. From first bid/no-bid calls to compliant proposals and intelligent pricing, CIS gives your team a repeatable system for pursuing opportunities with discipline.
One Path, Four Stages
Our Contracting Intelligence offerings work together as a single progression — learn the discipline, evaluate a real opportunity, execute the work, and bring in expert help when the pursuit justifies it.
- 01
Learn it with CIS
The Contracting Intelligence Series teaches disciplined pursuit decisions.
- 02
Evaluate it with CIP
The Contracting Intelligence Platform organizes evidence, risks, pursuit economics and recorded decisions.
- 03
Execute it with CIS Toolkits
Practical tools help address the tasks and gaps identified during an assessment.
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Get expert help from COAIG
Optional advisory support for complex or high-value pursuits.
CIS is the Contracting Intelligence Series. CIP is the Contracting Intelligence Platform, which uses self-service account creation, email verification and acceptance of its Terms. Creating an account does not start a trial or charge a card. See the CIP page for enrollment availability. You can reach COAIG at any stage to discuss a live pursuit.
Build Your Contracting Intelligence System
Combine essential toolkits into a cohesive system for evaluating, proposing, and pursuing government contracting opportunities.
CIS Starter Bundle
Positioned for businesses beginning or expanding their government-contracting activity.
Inquiry-only for launch. Contact us for details; self-service purchase is not available.
No CIP subscription is included with this bundle.
- Government Contract Bid Decision Toolkit
- AI RFP Analysis Prompt Library
- WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide
CIS Professional Bundle — Complete Six-Toolkit Collection
Positioned for consultants, professional-service firms, government contractors, and organizations that want a complete internal pursuit toolkit.
- Government Contract Bid Decision Toolkit
- Government Proposal Compliance Toolkit
- Government Contract Pricing Toolkit
- AI RFP Analysis Prompt Library
- Subcontractor Opportunity Toolkit
- WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide
- Delivery
- Digital download. Following successful payment validation, download instructions are sent to the purchase email address.
- Support
- CIS@COAIG.com
Toolkit bundles are separate purchases from CIP subscriptions. Buying a toolkit bundle does not include a CIP subscription, and a CIP subscription does not include toolkit bundles.
The Contracting Intelligence Platform (CIP)
The Contracting Intelligence Platform is COAIG software for organizing opportunity assessments, pursuit economics, risk reviews and documented pursuit decisions. It is a separate product from the CIS toolkits.
- Buying a CIS toolkit or bundle does not include a CIP subscription.
- A CIP subscription does not include CIS toolkits or bundles.
- Each has its own pricing and terms.
CIP uses self-service account creation, email verification and acceptance of its Terms. Creating an account does not start a trial or charge a card. See the CIP page for enrollment availability.
Working on a Live Government Opportunity?
Focused advisory support for active solicitations — from initial assessment through proposal strategy, compliance, and competitive positioning.
Government Opportunity Go/No-Go Assessment
A structured review of one active government solicitation including opportunity fit, mandatory requirements, competitive strengths and gaps, certification considerations, pursuit risks, and a recommended Bid / Conditional Bid / No Bid decision.
Proposal Strategy & Review
Advisory support for proposal strategy, requirements analysis, compliance review, positioning, and proposal quality control.
Government Contracting Advisory
Customized advisory engagements for businesses developing a government-contracting strategy, pursuing multiple opportunities, developing teaming relationships, or building internal contracting capabilities.
A Business-First Approach to Government Contracting
COAIG approaches government contracting as a business investment decision — not simply a proposal-writing exercise.
Our Contracting Intelligence methodology focuses on the questions business leaders should answer before and during a pursuit:
The objective is not to bid on more government contracts. It is to make better contracting decisions.
Is this opportunity a strong fit?
What could disqualify us?
Why would an evaluator select us?
What will it cost to pursue?
Can we perform the contract profitably?
What risks are hidden in the solicitation?
Where can AI improve speed without compromising accuracy?
AI-Assisted. Human-Validated.
Artificial intelligence can significantly accelerate solicitation analysis, requirements extraction, compliance planning, research, and proposal development. But AI should never be permitted to invent past performance, certifications, pricing, requirements, agency intent, or supporting evidence.
COAIG's Contracting Intelligence tools use AI as an analytical assistant — not as a substitute for management judgment or careful review of the solicitation.
Important AI conclusions should trace back to the solicitation or authoritative source.
Missing information should be labeled unknown — not guessed.
Requirements and strategic interpretation should not be confused.
Final bid, pricing, compliance, and proposal decisions remain management responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Contracting Intelligence tools, advisory services, and government contracting.
The tools are designed for small businesses, consultants, professional-service firms, women-owned businesses, subcontractors, and organizations pursuing federal, state, or local government contracting opportunities — regardless of their current level of contracting experience.
No. The tools are structured to be adaptable across federal, state, and local procurement environments. However, procurement rules, solicitation formats, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements differ between federal, state, and local levels — so the applicable solicitation and procurement authority always control.
Yes. The toolkits provide a disciplined framework that can be adapted to state and local solicitations. Because each jurisdiction has its own procurement rules and procedures, you should always review the specific solicitation terms and consult the relevant procurement authority for any jurisdiction-specific requirements.
No. The toolkits are designed to be structured and practical enough for teams that are new to government contracting while providing depth for experienced contractors. They help you apply disciplined processes without needing to build them from scratch.
No. No tool, process, or advisory service can guarantee a contract award. Government contracting decisions are made by procurement officials based on the solicitation's evaluation criteria, the merits of competing offers, and applicable regulations. The toolkits are designed to help you make disciplined decisions and build stronger, more compliant proposals — not to guarantee outcomes.
Yes. COAIG offers advisory services including Government Opportunity Go/No-Go Assessments and Proposal Strategy & Review engagements for active solicitations. These services review the solicitation requirements and provide structured analysis to support your decision-making. The specific terms of the solicitation control, and final bid decisions remain with your management team.
AI is used as an analytical assistant to accelerate solicitation analysis, requirements extraction, research, and proposal development. Our approach requires that AI conclusions be traceable to the solicitation or authoritative sources, unknowns be labeled rather than guessed, facts be separated from inference, and final bid, pricing, compliance, and proposal decisions remain management responsibilities.
No. The toolkits provide structured templates, frameworks, and analytical processes — they are not legal, tax, accounting, or formal certification advice. For legal, tax, accounting, or certification questions — including matters involving regulations, compliance obligations, financial reporting, or formal certification eligibility — you should consult qualified professional advisors.
Yes. COAIG offers the WOSB Opportunity Strategy Guide and Subcontractor Opportunity Toolkit, as well as advisory support for WOSB set-aside strategy and prime teaming relationships. Formal certification eligibility and requirements are determined by the applicable certifying authority, and certification-specific questions may require qualified professional advice.
The CIS Professional Bundle — Complete Six-Toolkit Collection contains all six toolkits for a one-time price of $397 USD. Online purchasing is not yet open; contact us for details. The CIS Starter Bundle remains inquiry-only, with no self-service checkout. Toolkit purchases are separate from CIP subscriptions; neither bundle includes a CIP subscription.
Make Your Next Government Contracting Decision With Better Information
Whether you are evaluating your first government opportunity or managing an active proposal pipeline, our government contracting advisory services can help bring structure, discipline, and analytical rigor to the pursuit process.