Partnership with SpringCM

We recently announced a Partnership with SpringCM. This is a big event for Zephyr, as it marks the first time we’ve entered into a formal relationship with a software company. We were so impressed with the Privia product and how it can help our clients manage their federal proposal efforts that we approached SpringCM for training on implementing and using the software solution. If you are involved in federal proposal work, then you should definitely take a look at this online solution. In August, Privia will integrate with Salesforce.com. While Salesforce.com tracks sales contacts and those who work those contacts, Privia tracks opportunities specifically for government opportunities. Some of its features are below:

• One-click import of opportunity data from public sources (e.g., FedBizOpps) and subscription services (Centurion, epipeline, FBO, FSI and INPUT®) into a structured format
• Easy download of opportunity data from contract vehicle portals for GWACs and IDIQs
• Pre-built and configurable tools for pipeline evaluation and reporting - from identification to qualification and delivery of the final proposal or task order response
• Workflow automation to support best practice business and proposal development processes
• Ability to launch standardized workspaces pre-populated with proposal outlines that reflect company best practices
• Document libraries for reusable content, graphics, and logos
• Past performance repository and automated Team Selection Worksheet, enabling one-click identification of the right bid team across teaming partners
• Presence detection of internal team members and external partners
• Communication and collaboration tools such as instant messaging, discussion threads and notifications
• Online comment and editing tools with full document version control and audit trails
• Automated project monitoring and reporting on due dates, milestones, tasks and priorities

I’m hoping this relationship will be the first of several we develop with software companies that have great tools that will benefit our client base.