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Winning federal grants and contracts isn't just about meeting requirements -- it's about presenting a clear, compelling story that sets your organization apart. Strong proposal support can reduce stress for your team, improve compliance, and ultimately increase your win rate.
McCreash Consulting, LLC has over 35 years of experience developing responses to the federal government for grant and contract submissions. Whether you need to supplement your in-house proposal team or outsource the entire process, we partner with you to create work products that win -- freeing your staff to focus on strategy and delivery.
Past proposal wins
Over $1 Billion in awarded dollars, of which over $931M in larger Request for Proposal (RFP) wins.
December 2025 - DVR - Division of Veterinary Resources Animal Care & Research Support - Bethesda
$25M - April 2023 - FDA - Animal Care and Vivarium Management for the White Oak Animal Program (WOAP)
$41.1M - February 2023 - NIH/NIEHS - NIEHS Laboratory Animal Husbandry and Technical Support Services
$416M - July 2019 - NIH - Technical & Logistical Support for NIH Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC IV)
$24.7M - September 2017 - FDA - Animal Husbandry, Animal Care and Technical Support Services
$27.3M - August 2017 - HHS - Animal Care, Technical Procedures, Formulation, and Veterinary Care Services
$306.3M - August 2013 - NIH - Technical & Logistical Support for NIH Lab Animal Research Center (LARC III)
$40M - September 2009 - US Army - Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS)
$31M - January 1995 - IRS - Distributed Input System (DIS)
$10M - March 1994 - US Navy - Tactical Advanced Computer - 4 (TAC-4), Increased Win-Rate from 23% to 50%
$10M - 1993 - NASA - Master Task Contract Sole Source
services we offer
Full Proposal Development
From capture planning through submission, we manage the entire process -- coordinating schedules, writing compliant responses, and ensuring a polished final product that reflects your organization's strengths.
Proposal Section Writing and Editing
We draft or refine individual sections, ensuring technical content, management approaches, and past performance narratives are persuasive and aligned with solicitation requirements.
Compliance Reviews and Gap Analysis
Our experts review draft proposals for compliance, completeness, and responsiveness, identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen the submission.
Proposal Team Augmentation
When deadlines hit and capacity is stretched, we seamlessly integrate with your existing team to provide surge support -- writers, editors, or managers as needed.
Small Business Proposal Support
For organizations without a dedicated proposal department, we provide complete outsourced support -- from strategy development to final delivery -- tailored to the scale of your business or budget.
Levels of service
Review & Guidance
Ideal for Teams that have a draft and need compliance or quality checks.
Includes the compliance matrix, gap analysis, review comments, or one feedback session.
Support includes a one-time assessment with actionable recommendations.
Collaborative Development
Ideal for Teams needing additional writing or management support.
Includes section drafting, narrative improvement, compliance oversight, and review cycle.
Support includes ongoing support through the proposal development phase.
Full Outsourced Solution
Ideal for Organizations outsourcing the entire proposal process.
Includes capture planning, full proposal writing, reviews, submission management, and post-submission support.
Support includes end-to-end proposal lifecycle management.
frequently asked questions
Can you work with our existing proposal team?
Yes. We specialize in integrating with existing teams, providing as much or as little support as you need to meet deadlines and quality standards.
What types of proposals do you handle?
We support both federal and state grants and contracts across a range of industries, including health, education, technology, and government services.
How do you ensure compliance with solicitations?
We use structured compliance matrices and multiple review stages to ensure every requirement is addressed and every response is submission-ready.
Do you help with post-submission support (e.g., clarifications)?
Yes, we assist with responses to evaluation questions, best-and-final offers, and debrief preparations when needed. However, if you need legal assistance, you must obtain appropriate legal services separate from McCreash Consulting.
Make the case: Why leadership should invest in proposal support
This section helps employees and mid-level managers demonstrate the value of professional proposal support when seeking leadership approval.
Increase Win Probability
Expertly crafted proposals highlight strengths and address requirements, significantly improving the likelihood of winning federal opportunities.
Value to Leadership: Directly impacts revenue growth and organizational competitiveness.
Reduce Internal Burden
External support eases the workload on internal staff, allowing them to focus on daily operations and high-level strategy rather than administrative proposal tasks.
Value to Leadership: Preserves internal capacity, prevents burnout, and keeps critical work on track.
Ensure Compliance and Professionalism
Professional proposal management reduces errors, ensures compliance, and presents a polished submission that reflects well on the organization.
Value to Leadership: Mitigates risk of disqualification and enhances reputation with federal evaluators.
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