The Process
The Dual-Engine GovCon Growth System.
We combine a white-label capture team with IT/AI engineers to make your small business the most competitive in your lane. You get meetings, compliant submissions, and awards, without adding headcount.
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The System
Two Engines. One Outcome.
Capture Engine (Done-For-You BD)
- Opportunity identification and qualification
- Buyer and teaming outreach cadences (research, call, targeted VM, email, repeat)
- Capture plans, call plans, and briefing decks
- Shipley-inspired color reviews and complete proposal drafting
- Portal hygiene and weekly reporting
Automation Lab (Process & AI)
- Opportunity Scanner: one-page briefs and compliance matrices on a schedule
- Inbox to CRM Bridge: auto-log intel, tasks, contacts, deals
- Proposal Bot: artifacts and first drafts for faster reviews
- Custom workflows tuned to your stack (SharePoint, Teams, Google, Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
Cadence
The Operating Rhythm.
Weekly
Working Session, 45 to 60 min
- Prioritize targets, assign owners, confirm next steps
- Review in-flight submissions and color-review gates
- Align messaging, teaming moves, and meeting prep
Bi-Weekly
Pipeline Review, 30 min
- Funnel health, opportunity movement, compliance risks
- Scanner findings and automation tuning
Monthly
Executive Review, 30 min
- Results vs KPIs, issues, and next-month plan
- Go/no-go decisions on major pursuits and resourcing
Quality Control
The 4 Review Gates (Shipley-Inspired)
Blue
Strategy and win themes approved.
Pink
Storyboard, outline, and compliance matrix locked.
Red
Draft narrative reviewed, gaps closed.
Gold
Final QC, signatures, on-time submission.
All artifacts live in your TNA portal with version control and checklists.
Getting Started
Onboarding Timeline (First 90 Days)
01
Days 1 to 14
- Kickoff with the President of Top Notch
- Lock target agencies, vehicles, and message kits
- Stand up portal, templates, and review calendar
02
Days 15 to 45
- Launch outreach cadences and capability briefings
- First submissions out the door, partner mapping in motion
- Scanner and Inbox to CRM pilot live, Proposal Bot templates ready
03
Days 46 to 90
- Full cadence running, recurring color reviews
- Submissions steady, evaluation feedback improving
- Automation tuned, reporting stable
Metrics
KPIs We Track.
Capability meetings set
Qualified submissions (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
Relationships created
Time to first award and cycle time
Shortlist and win-rate trend
Roles & Ownership
Clear lanes. Aligned incentives.
Top Notch
- Run capture, outreach, teaming, proposals, reviews
- Build and maintain automations, dashboards, and rules
- Keep artifacts current, audit-ready, and on schedule
You
- Provide pricing inputs, resumes, past performance, and quick feedback
- Approve priorities and teaming choices
- Ensure an executive sponsor attends outbound meetings
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