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Selling to Higher Ed: How University Procurement Differs from K-12 and Municipal
InsightsJuly 22, 2026

Selling to Higher Ed: How University Procurement Differs from K-12 and Municipal

Selling to higher education procurement is different from every other public-sector buyer because a university is not one buyer. It is a campus of them.

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ESSER Is Over: What K-12 Budget Cliffs Mean for EdTech Vendors in 2026
InsightsJuly 21, 2026

ESSER Is Over: What K-12 Budget Cliffs Mean for EdTech Vendors in 2026

The ESSER budget cliff K-12 districts now face is the funding drop left behind after roughly $190 billion in pandemic-era relief expired. Any edtech that rode.

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How Incumbents Win: Why Most Government Contracts Go to Vendors Who Showed Up Early
InsightsJuly 20, 2026

How Incumbents Win: Why Most Government Contracts Go to Vendors Who Showed Up Early

Incumbents win government contracts because most awards are effectively decided 12 to 18 months before the RFP posts. By the time the solicitation is public.

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Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs): The Most Underrated Prospecting Document in SLED
InsightsJuly 18, 2026

Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs): The Most Underrated Prospecting Document in SLED

A capital improvement plan is a public, multiyear list of the big projects a government has decided to fund, complete with dollar amounts, target years. The.

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How to Respond to a Government RFP: Structure, Scoring, and Common Disqualifiers
InsightsJuly 17, 2026

How to Respond to a Government RFP: Structure, Scoring, and Common Disqualifiers

To respond to a government RFP, you assemble a compliance document, not a sales brochure: a signed cover letter, a technical volume, a management or staffing.

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Sole Source and Piggyback Contracts: The Shortcuts Most SLED Vendors Miss
InsightsJuly 14, 2026

Sole Source and Piggyback Contracts: The Shortcuts Most SLED Vendors Miss

Sole source awards and piggyback purchases let agencies buy without a new bid. When each is legal, how vendors qualify, and real July 2026 examples.

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Cooperative Purchasing Explained: Sourcewell, OMNIA, BuyBoard, and TIPS for SLED Vendors
InsightsJuly 14, 2026

Cooperative Purchasing Explained: Sourcewell, OMNIA, BuyBoard, and TIPS for SLED Vendors

How cooperative purchasing works, what Sourcewell, OMNIA, BuyBoard, and TIPS each cover, and how vendors win a co-op contract — with real purchase examples.

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How to Get on a State Contract Vehicle (And Whether You Need One)
InsightsJuly 13, 2026

How to Get on a State Contract Vehicle (And Whether You Need One)

State contract vehicles pre-compete your pricing for every agency in the state. How to win a seat, what it costs, and when you don’t actually need one.

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How to Win Your First Government Contract Without Past Performance
InsightsJuly 13, 2026

How to Win Your First Government Contract Without Past Performance

No government references yet? Five proven entry paths — small purchases, pilots, subcontracts, co-op resale, and commercial proof — to break the experience.

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How to Sell to Cities vs. Counties vs. Special Districts (And Why the Difference Matters)
InsightsJuly 12, 2026

How to Sell to Cities vs. Counties vs. Special Districts (And Why the Difference Matters)

Cities, counties, and special districts buy differently — different budgets, boards, and buying triggers. How to adapt your sales motion to each.

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How to Sell to Local Government: A Vendor’s Playbook
InsightsJuly 12, 2026

How to Sell to Local Government: A Vendor’s Playbook

A seven-step playbook for selling to cities, counties, and districts: pick a territory, read the signals, land the first purchase, and grow into contracts.

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50 SLED Procurement Terms Every Vendor Needs to Know (RFP, RFI, BAFO & More)
InsightsJuly 11, 2026

50 SLED Procurement Terms Every Vendor Needs to Know (RFP, RFI, BAFO & More)

The complete SLED procurement glossary: RFP, RFI, RFQ, BAFO, sole source, piggybacking, consent agenda, CIP, and 40+ more terms — with vendor-side context.

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