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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about finding, parsing, and drafting federal proposals with BidWritePro.

What happens after the 14-day trial?

Nothing is charged. You start the trial without a credit card, so there is no card on file to bill. On day 15 your account moves to the free tier until you choose a plan and add a payment method (Solo $199, Small Business $299, Growth $799, or Enterprise custom), plus tax in applicable states. We email a reminder 3 days before the trial ends. Proposal Writer stays included at no extra charge as long as your Tracker subscription remains active.

Is Proposal Writer included, and what does it do?

Proposal Writer is our AI proposal-drafting module: it turns the compliance matrix produced by Proposal Tracker into a full federal proposal draft, ready to edit and export to Word. It is included in every Proposal Tracker plan at no extra cost. We are actively refining its section-by-section output based on real customer feedback, so you always review and tailor each draft before submitting.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. We do not ask for a card upfront, to keep signup friction low. There is no card on file during the trial, so there is nothing to charge and nothing to cancel. On day 15 the account moves to the free tier until you choose a plan and add a payment method.

How does BidWritePro compare to GovWin IQ?

Same federal-capture intelligence (SAM.gov discovery, recompete forecasting, incumbent profiles, set-aside detection) at roughly 1/10th the price. We’re missing GovWin’s enterprise CRM features and broader market-research libraries — but for capture managers focused on actually winning contracts, the data is the data.

Where does the historical award data come from?

USAspending.gov, the federal government’s official spending database. We hit the public API directly using a strict 3-field match (Place of Performance + Awarding Agency + NAICS) so the predecessor contract identification is auditable and verifiable — every result deep-links to the official USAspending detail page.

Can I add multiple team seats?

Yes. Each plan is priced per seat. Add or remove seats from Billing & Plans at any time; we prorate the change to your next invoice. Volume discounts kick in at 10+ seats — email us if you’re at that scale.

My NAICS isn’t 561612 — does this still work for me?

Yes. BidWritePro is NAICS-agnostic. We default to security/guard examples because that’s our founding domain (Cortexis Group is also a federal security contractor), but Discovery and Forecast work identically for IT services (541512, 541519), construction (236220), engineering (541330), and every other federal contracting NAICS.

What is BidWritePro?

BidWritePro is software for small federal contractors that helps you find opportunities on SAM.gov, turn an RFP into a structured compliance matrix, and draft a proposal with AI assistance — replacing slow, expensive legacy capture tools.

Who is BidWritePro for?

Small and mid-size federal contractors — especially services businesses such as security and guard services, facilities, and other recurring-services contractors — who write their own proposals without a dedicated capture or proposal team.

How does BidWritePro work?

Three steps: Discovery surfaces SAM.gov opportunities matching your NAICS codes; the RFP Parser extracts every requirement into a compliance matrix; and the Proposal Writer drafts each section of your response from that matrix. You review, edit, and export to Word. New to the process? Start with our guide on how to write a winning proposal.

Where do the opportunities come from?

Opportunities are pulled directly from SAM.gov, the U.S. government’s official system for federal contract opportunities, filtered to the NAICS codes and keywords in your company profile.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You can start a free trial and walk through the full flow — find an opportunity, parse an RFP, and generate a draft — before deciding on a plan. See current plans and pricing on our website.

Is my data secure?

Your data is stored so you can return to it and is logically isolated per account — another customer cannot read your uploads, drafts, or capability statements. We do not use your content to train AI models. Full details are in our Privacy Policy and Security page.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Plans are self-serve and you can cancel at any time from your account’s billing settings. You keep access through the end of your current billing period.

Do I need to be a professional writer to use it?

No. BidWritePro is built for owners and operators, not just proposal professionals. It structures the work for you and drafts each section, so your job becomes reviewing and tailoring rather than writing from a blank page. See our tips for small business owners.

Can I export my proposal to Microsoft Word?

Yes. Generated proposals export to a print-ready Microsoft Word (.docx) document you can finalize, format, and submit. The platform also generates capability statements and a printable submission checklist.

Does AI-generated content need human review before I submit?

Yes — always. AI drafts are a strong starting point, but you are responsible for reviewing every proposal before submitting to a federal agency: verify past-performance citations, dates, dollar amounts, and any specific claims. BidWritePro is a drafting tool, not a substitute for your review.

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