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3 partners “leading”.

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Same pursuit:

1) requirement to include resume for all personnel we intended to staff with, over 80 people
2) requirement that each person present proof of education and certifications

Ended up having to chase down and then embed PDFs of high school and college diplomas, as well as certifications for 80 people from multiple teaming partners.

Every moment was agony.

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Probably someone from the European Commission 😂

Wrote an entire 28 page volume solo with no prior proposal to leverage as the volume was “first of its kind” (something that the COR was very proud of). Ended up cancelling the procurement about 3 days after review was completed.

Locked in a hotel conference room and being provided breakfast, lunch and dinner. Only go to room for sleep. Repeat for 10 days straight.

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