Deltek GovWin IQ is the market leader — and priced like it. Proposal Intel gives small GovCon firms AI proposal drafting, 8-factor PWin scoring, capture management, and SAM.gov tracking at a price built for businesses that aren't Booz Allen.
GovWin IQ excels at federal market research — agency spending data, contractor profiles, and opportunity forecasts. But once you've found an opportunity, you're on your own. There's no AI proposal drafting, no PWin scoring rubric, no capture workflow, and no grant support.
Proposal Intel generates full technical volume, management volume, and past performance sections from your RFP. GovWin IQ has no proposal writing tools — you still start from a blank page.
Score every pursuit across 8 weighted dimensions — incumbent status, agency relationship, past performance, budget alignment, and more. GovWin's scoring is basic and not actionable for go/no-go decisions.
Proposal Intel includes Capture Hub: teaming partner finder, GWAC vehicle analysis, competitive intel, color team review, and win/loss tracking — all integrated. GovWin requires separate tools for each.
For SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF, and DOE grants, Proposal Intel tracks deadlines, checks compliance, and drafts narratives. GovWin IQ has no grant writing capability.
Proposal Intel is live in minutes — create an account, connect your NAICS codes, and start finding opportunities. GovWin implementations typically take weeks and require training contracts.
GovWin IQ starts at $60,000/year for enterprise access. Proposal Intel is built for firms that reinvest every dollar of B&P spend into actual proposals, not software licensing fees.
| Capability | Deltek GovWin IQ | Proposal Intel |
|---|---|---|
| SAM.gov opportunity tracking | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes + AI scoring |
| Federal market intelligence | ✓ Extensive | ~ Focused intel |
| AI proposal drafting | ✗ None | ✓ Full drafts |
| PWin scoring | ~ Basic | ✓ 8-factor AI rubric |
| Capture management workflow | ~ Limited | ✓ Full Capture Hub |
| Teaming partner finder | ~ Basic search | ✓ AI-matched |
| Grant writing (SBIR/NIH/NSF) | ✗ None | ✓ Full support |
| Color team review workflow | ✗ None | ✓ Pink/Red/Gold |
| Setup time | Weeks + training | ✓ Minutes |
| Annual cost (small business) | $60,000–$120,000+ | A fraction of the cost |
Proposal Intel gives growing GovCon firms every tool they need to find, score, and win federal contracts — without the six-figure licensing fee.
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