Leadership That Understands Your Challenges
Led by Marina Goren, who brings over 20 years of BD and proposal experience in the public sector (plus 10+ years of prior operational and technical experience), Smart BD Consulting has grown to serve over 100 clients with a network of 250+ expert consultants. Marina previously helped grow ASRC Federal Primus from 2 to 1,600 FTEs in approximately 5 years. Since founding Smart BD in 2012, she has helped clients win over $10B in federal contracts. Smart BD Consulting has become the trusted partner and game changer for companies seeking to expand their federal footprint, dramatically increasing their pWin through strategic proposal expertise.
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We combine deep agency knowledge with proven proposal methodologies to deliver consistent wins. Our approach is simple: We become an extension of your team, bringing the exact expertise you need, when you need it. From small businesses pursuing their first prime contract to established contractors expanding into new agencies, we scale our support to match your goals.
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Today, Smart BD Consulting has supported over 100 federal contractors in winning critical contracts across virtually all federal agencies, with particular depth in NASA, NOAA, DoD, DHS, DOJ, DOT, and Treasury.
How We Work
We become an extension of your team, investing in your success as if it were our own. Your wins are our wins.
From quick reviews to full proposal management, we provide exactly the support you need -- no more, no less.
Deep expertise in what wins: crafting responses that score strengths, packaging complex content for page-limited proposals, ensuring compliance.
Every recommendation, every strategy, every hour we invest is focused on increasing your probability of win while minimizing proposal costs.
Why Clients Choose Smart BD
Proven Track Record
98%+ client return rate and over $10B in recent contract wins
Rapid Response
24-48 hour turnaround available for urgent needs
Trusted Partner
Collaborative approach with seamless integration into client teams
Flexible Engagement:
From 2-hour reviews to full proposal teams
Cost-Effective
Fractional cost of full-time proposal staff
Agency Expertise
Experience across all federal agencies with particular depth in NASA, NOAA, DHS, DoD, DOT, Treasury, and DOJ