Signals to Watch before an RFP ✸ A Conversation with Derek Hoyt

If you’re a GovCon contractor still waiting for RFPs to hit SAM.gov, you’re already behind. In this episode of The Stargazy Brief, Chris and Derek unpack how modern capture teams use AI-driven intent signals, early partnership strategies, and FedRAMP-secure proposal tech to win before opportunities ever reach SAM.gov.Hoyt shares the insider mechanics of how government deals are shaped months before posting and how small and mid-size contractors can still compete by focusing on meaning over data, qualifying smarter, and adapting to the new intent-driven capture paradigm.🎯 GovSignals helps GovCon professionals modernize proposal management with AI, intent data, and secure tech, so they can win more bids with less waste.