Author Archives: Dick Griffin

About Dick Griffin

Former federal official, and Executive Officer of The Griffin Method, consultant to federal contractors.

Winning is everything!

    Article Title:                                      What It Takes To Win Author:                                    Dick Griffin, CEO, The Griffin Method Date:                                                      June 21, 2011 Winning isn’t optional: it’s required.  When it comes to federal awards, the winning contractor is … Continue reading

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A caller talks to TGM

“I don’t know who you are, but just read an email from you. Can you tell us something about yourself?” Continue reading

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To Bid or Not to Bid…. Opportunities that build your win rate.

A key part of winning is selecting RFP’s you can win. This is the first level of Bid/No Bid decision. No other part of the process will have more impact on your win rate. Selecting projects for which you are … Continue reading

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Tips for improving your Open Ratings Report

Open Ratings provides GSA with an “Overall Performance Rating, which is an assessment of ‘likely overall performance, using a benchmark referenced to Standard Industrial Classification (abbreviated SIC) codes Continue reading

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TGM’s projections for FY2012 funding streams…

What can Federal Contractors expect for FY2011? October is traditionally a month of reflection and analysis as they wait for the implications of the next year’s budgets to float down to the programs where they work on projects. This year is different. Continue reading

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