This document provides an overview and instructions for 4 assignments that make up the complete BUS 505 class. The assignments involve: 1. Researching a small business and developing a strategy to pursue a federal procurement opportunity, including a SWOT analysis and action plan. 2. Creating a bid strategy for the federal opportunity, including an evaluation form, competitive edge analysis, and risk mitigation plan. 3. Responding to a sample RFP, including defining team roles and a method to address ambiguities in the RFP. 4. Developing a proposal preparation plan, including a work breakdown structure, compliance strategies, and cost estimate ground rules and assumptions.