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Top Notch Acquisitions LLC

    Proven Outcomes

    Results Snapshots

    What capture, proposal, and automation programs delivered within 90 days and the first six months.

    Show Me What’s Possible

    IT Integrator | DHS (FEMA)

    From ad-hoc pursuits to coordinated capture.

    Situation: Ad-hoc pursuits. Slow cycles.

    What we did: Capture cadence, Shipley color reviews, full proposal drafting.

    90-day impact: 10 capability meetings, 11 RFPs and 22 RFIs submitted, 44 new relationships created.

    6-month impact: 2 awards (first at ~5 months). Proposal cycle time ↓ ~25%.

    SDVOSB Manufacturer | Department of Defense

    Built a teaming engine that opened IDIQ lanes.

    Situation: No teaming engine. Inconsistent pipeline.

    What we did: Built partner outreach, capability briefings, compliance checkpoints.

    90-day impact: 9 capability meetings, 9 RFPs and 18 RFIs submitted, 45 new relationships; 3 IDIQ lanes opened.

    6-month impact: 1 award at ~5 months; steady monthly submissions maintained.

    8(a) Professional Services Firm | HHS + VA

    Standardized reviews prevented missed deadlines.

    Situation: Missed deadlines. Non-compliant drafts.

    What we did: Standardized Shipley reviews, portal hygiene, lead-development sprints.

    90-day impact: 9 capability meetings, 8 RFPs and 16 RFIs submitted, 42 new relationships; 2 new teaming positions.

    6-month impact: Shortlist rate ↑ ~22%; 1 award at ~5 months.

    Cloud Services Small Business | GSA + DOJ

    Automation Lab accelerated proposal velocity.

    Situation: Opportunities lost in inboxes. Drafting took too long.

    What we did: Deployed Opportunity Scanner, Inbox→CRM Bridge, Proposal Bot.

    90-day impact: 9 capability meetings, 8 RFPs and 16 RFIs submitted; ~70% faster first drafts; missed-opportunities near zero.

    6-month impact: 1 award at ~5–6 months; higher submission volume without new hires.

    Engineering Contractor | DOT (FHWA)

    Visibility and compliance across the pipeline.

    Situation: Fragmented notes. Weak follow-ups.

    What we did: Auto-log email to CRM, task rules, cadence dashboards; capture cadence on priority targets.

    90-day impact: 10 capability meetings, 10 RFPs and 20 RFIs submitted, 48 new relationships; 3 shortlistings.

    6-month impact: 1 award at ~5 months; visibility and compliance up across the pipeline.

    Pricing & Guarantee

    Pricing & Service Guarantee

    Two programs, aligned incentives, and a capacity guardrail to protect quality.

    Capture Engine

    Membership fee + success commission aligned to outcomes.

    Automation Lab

    Custom quote based on scope.

    Service Guarantee

    10-month guarantee. Details provided during the meeting.

    Limited Capacity

    We onboard up to 5 clients per quarter to protect quality.

    FAQs

    Do you write proposals end-to-end? plus minus

    Yes. We own drafting, compliance, and reviews. You provide pricing, resumes, and feedback. Unlimited proposals under engagement.

    How soon will we see meetings and submissions? plus minus

    Cadences start quickly. Expect first capability meetings in 2–3 weeks and steady monthly submissions by month 2–3.

    What if we lack past performance in a target agency? plus minus

    We build teaming strategies and capability briefs that leverage adjacent wins and prime/sub roles.

    Can you target both federal and SLED? plus minus

    Yes. We prioritize by fit and budget impact, then run cadences accordingly.

    How do you handle data and security? plus minus

    U.S.-based execution, scoped access, secure tools, and minimal data collection.