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Defense Signals: Intel for Better Decisions

Jan 26, 2026
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How many proposals have you submitted that never had a chance?

Be honest. You saw the opportunity on SAM.gov, scrambled your team, burned nights and weekends writing a response—and heard nothing. Or worse, you lost to an incumbent who was wired in from day one.

That proposal cost you $10,000. Maybe $50,000. Maybe more when you count the opportunities you ignored while chasing the wrong one.

The problem isn't your capability. It's your intel.

Defense Signals delivers executive-level intelligence, actionable playbooks, and curated opportunities to small business defense contractors who are done wasting resources on contracts they were never going to win.

Decision Briefs Short, sharp intelligence on procurement trends, agency priorities, and market shifts. Know which contracts are truly competitive before you invest a dollar in pursuit.

GovRoad Playbooks Federal contracting is complex. Our playbooks break down capture management, proposal strategy, compliance requirements, and teaming arrangements into clear, repeatable steps. Stop guessing. Start executing.

Opportunity Drops Curated contract opportunities matched to your capabilities—with context on competition, incumbents, and timing. We filter the noise so you only pursue what's worth winning.

You've already paid the price of bad intel. Now make a different decision.

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 Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep growing. Until next time, ~Miranda Bouldin

 

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