AI Has Broken the Economics of Bidding — But GovCon Hasn’t Noticed
Arthur Runno argues that AI has collapsed the cost of government contracting proposals, but most firms still operate under outdated, labor-intensive models. Instead of chasing volume, he says the winners will be those who pair AI-driven workflows with disciplined bid/no-bid decisions, freeing SMEs to focus on strategy. The result is lower costs, higher win rates, and better value for both industry and government.