I Join Proposal Teams Before Submission

Evaluator-informed proposal strategy, Gold Team reviews, proposal compliance, proposal operations, and submission readiness for federal and SBIR proposal teams.

Strategy Before Submission.

Winning proposals are built long before the final document is assembled.

As a former Department of Defense Contract Specialist and Proposal Strategist, I help federal contractors and SBIR proposal teams establish the strategy, compliance framework, and evaluator-focused structure needed to submit stronger, more competitive proposals.

My support spans the entire proposal lifecycle—from proposal operations and compliance through Gold Team review and final submission readiness—so every proposal is organized, persuasive, and positioned for success.

PROPOSAL OPERATIONS SET-UP

Build the proposal framework for an organized, efficient submission process.

PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE

Develop the compliance framework to support complete, responsive proposals.

GOLD TEAM REVIEW

Strengthen proposal quality through an evaluator-informed review.

PRODUCTION AND SUBMISSION

Prepare proposals for accurate, complete, and timely submission.

3 COLLABORATION OPTIONS

Each collaboration is tailored to your priorities, internal resources, and budget. Select the level that most closely reflects the support you need, and we’ll shape the final scope together.

FOUNDATION

Essential structure and strategic support for teams that need a stronger proposal foundation.

GROWTH

Expanded collaboration for teams that need ongoing strategy, coordination, compliance, and review support.

Strategic Partner

Comprehensive proposal strategy and senior-level support across multiple priorities or opportunities.

Let's Collaborate

Whether you're preparing for an upcoming proposal or exploring ongoing proposal strategy support, I'd love to learn more about your goals.

Email: hello@up-scaleprojects.com

Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ruiz-a-michelle/free-20-minute-consultation

“I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on our RFP development, and her support was nothing short of outstanding. The proposal template she created gave us a clear and practical framework for understanding the entire proposal-writing process. Her guidance on one of our very first RFP submissions was truly pivotal.
Michelle is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and remarkably responsive — qualities that made the process smooth and far less overwhelming. For any company looking to strengthen their government proposal capabilities, Michelle is an invaluable partner. I highly recommend her for any project within this scope.”
Hauna Baron (Trimble)CFO/Operations Manager at Pulmus7