14. What to Do After You Submit

There are a number of activities you can engage in after you have submitted the proposal. Some of these are ongoing steps in the sales process. Others are intended to help you improve your next proposal. Both kinds of activities should be a regular part of your postsubmission regimen.

Sometimes government bids prohibit you from communicating with the contracting officer after a certain date. Attempting to do so could disqualify you from competition.

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