# ProposalApp > AI-powered government proposal software that generates compliant RFP responses in under 20 minutes. Automated bid writing, compliance matrices, customer management, pipeline management, and bid matching for federal and state contractors. ProposalApp is a SaaS platform purpose-built for government contractors. Our AI reads RFP, RFI, and RFQ solicitation documents and automatically generates compliant, winning proposal drafts — reducing proposal preparation time from weeks to under 20 minutes. ## Product - [Features](https://proposalapp.net): AI proposal generation, compliance matrix automation, document management, customer management, team workspaces - [Bid Matching](https://proposalapp.net/opportunities): Matches contractor capability statements to open SAM.gov opportunities - [Pricing](https://proposalapp.net/pricing): Free trial available, no credit card required. Paid plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises. ## Who It's For Government contractors, small businesses pursuing federal awards, proposal managers, GovCon firms, and all contractors responding to federal, state, and prime solicitations. ## Key Problems Solved - Responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from federal and state agencies and primes - Automated download of RFP, RFI, and RFQ attachments - Generating compliance matrices from complex solicitation requirements - Managing multiple concurrent proposals across a team - Discovering new contract opportunities on SAM.gov that match company capabilities - Track weekly contract awards, identify teaming partners, and spot trends - Track expiring contracts and pre-solicitation notices ## Blog - [How to Write a Government Proposal](https://proposalapp.net/blog/how-to-write-a-government-proposal): Step-by-step guide to writing a winning government proposal, from RFP analysis through final submission - [How to Register on SAM.gov](https://proposalapp.net/blog/how-to-register-on-sam-gov): Complete walkthrough for registering your business on the System for Award Management to pursue federal contracts - [What is a Capability Statement](https://proposalapp.net/blog/what-is-a-capability-statement): How to create a compelling capability statement that wins government contracts - [How to Find Government Contracts](https://proposalapp.net/blog/how-to-find-government-contracts): Proven strategies for discovering and qualifying federal contracting opportunities - [8(a) Certification Guide](https://proposalapp.net/blog/8a-certification-guide): Everything small businesses need to know about SBA 8(a) program eligibility, application, and benefits ## GovCon Glossary - [RFP — Request for Proposal](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/rfp): What an RFP is, how the federal RFP process works, and how to respond competitively - [RFI — Request for Information](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/rfi): How RFIs differ from RFPs and how contractors should respond to them - [RFQ — Request for Quotation](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/rfq): When agencies use RFQs, simplified acquisition thresholds, and how to submit quotes - [Compliance Matrix](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/compliance-matrix): How to build a compliance matrix that maps every RFP requirement to your proposal response - [SAM.gov](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/sam-gov): What SAM.gov is, how to use it to find opportunities, and what registrations are required - [NAICS Codes](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/naics-codes): How NAICS codes work in government contracting and how to identify the right codes for your business - [FAR — Federal Acquisition Regulation](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/far): Overview of the FAR, how it governs federal procurement, and key clauses contractors must know - [Set-Aside Contracts](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/set-aside): Types of set-asides (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone), eligibility rules, and how to compete for them - [Statement of Work](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/statement-of-work): How to read, interpret, and respond to a government Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement - [Evaluation Criteria](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/evaluation-criteria): How government evaluators score proposals under Section M and best-value tradeoff processes - [Past Performance](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/past-performance): How to document and present past performance in government proposals to maximize evaluation scores - [IDIQ — Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/idiq): How IDIQ contracts work, task order competition, and major vehicles like OASIS and Alliant - [GovCon](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/govcon): Introduction to the government contracting industry, key players, and how to break in - [Capability Statement](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/capability-statement): How to write a one-page capability statement that opens doors with federal agencies and primes - [GSA Schedule](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/gsa-schedule): What a GSA Schedule is, how to get on one, and how to win task orders through GSA - [8(a) Program](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/8a-program): SBA 8(a) Business Development Program eligibility, application process, and competitive advantages - [Capture Management](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/capture-management): How to run a capture process that improves win probability before the RFP drops - [LPTA — Lowest Price Technically Acceptable](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/lpta): How LPTA evaluations work and how to price and write proposals to win on LPTA contracts - [Teaming Agreement](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/teaming-agreement): How teaming agreements work in GovCon, when to team, and what to include in the agreement - [CMMC — Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification](https://proposalapp.net/glossary/cmmc): CMMC requirements, levels, and what DoD contractors must do to remain eligible for defense contracts ## Solutions by Contractor Type - [IT Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/it-contractors): How IT services firms use ProposalApp to win federal technology contracts - [Defense Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/defense-contractors): Proposal automation for DoD solicitations, DFARS compliance, and defense acquisition workflows - [Small Businesses](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/small-business): How small businesses use ProposalApp to compete for set-aside and open-market federal awards - [Consulting Firms](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/consulting-firms): Proposal and capture management for management and professional services consultancies - [Construction Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/construction-contractors): Federal construction and facilities contracting — proposal tools for USACE, GSA, and agency projects - [Proposal Managers](https://proposalapp.net/solutions/proposal-managers): How proposal managers use ProposalApp to run compliant, on-time proposal operations ## Solutions by Industry - [IT Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/industries/it-contractors): Federal IT market overview and how technology firms win government work - [Construction Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/industries/construction-contractors): Federal construction contracting landscape, agencies, and how to compete - [Healthcare Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/industries/healthcare-contractors): Healthcare and medical services contracting with VA, HHS, DoD, and civilian agencies ## Solutions by Role - [Freelance Proposal Writers](https://proposalapp.net/roles/freelance-proposal-writers): How independent proposal writers use ProposalApp to manage multiple clients and deliver faster - [Small Business Contractors](https://proposalapp.net/roles/small-business-contractors): Tools and workflows for small business owners managing BD and proposals without a large team ## Comparisons - [ProposalApp vs GovWin](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-govwin): How ProposalApp compares to GovWin IQ for opportunity intelligence and proposal management - [ProposalApp vs Lohfeld](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-lohfeld): ProposalApp vs Lohfeld Consulting for proposal support and GovCon advisory services - [ProposalApp vs Manual Writing](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-manual-writing): Why AI-assisted proposal writing outperforms manual processes on speed, compliance, and win rate - [ProposalApp vs Shipley](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-shipley): ProposalApp vs the Shipley proposal methodology — automation vs traditional process - [ProposalApp vs Unanet](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-unanet): ProposalApp vs Unanet CRM for GovCon pipeline and proposal management - [ProposalApp vs ChatGPT](https://proposalapp.net/compare/proposalapp-vs-chatgpt): Why ProposalApp outperforms generic AI tools like ChatGPT for government proposal writing ## Company **ProposalApp** — AI Government Proposal Software Website: https://proposalapp.net Email: info@proposalapp.net Address: 6920 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proposalapp Made in Virginia