What exactly does MERIT do?

MERIT is a capture workspace that helps teams align partners, people, pricing, and strategy before writing the proposal. It replaces scattered spreadsheets, emails, and documents with one shared workflow.

Does MERIT find opportunities for me?

Yes. MERIT surfaces federal opportunities from SAM.gov and helps you evaluate fit based on your capabilities, certifications, and past performance. Once you find something worth pursuing, MERIT gives you the structure to actually run it.

Does MERIT write proposals?

No. We focus on winning before writing, not generating text. Proposal text doesn't win contracts. Strong capture does.

Can MERIT help with strategy?

Yes. MERIT helps shape partner fit, staffing alignment, pricing readiness, early win themes, disruption signals, and competitor/incumbent positioning.

Who can see my pipeline?

Only the users you explicitly share it with.

Where is MERIT hosted?

Secure on Google Cloud with encryption in transit and at rest.

Not today. GovCon capture does not require FedRAMP because no procurement-sensitive government data is processed. If requested, we can support FedRAMP-aligned controls.

Do you train AI models on my data?

No. Your pipeline, documents, and intel are never used to train shared models.

Can my competitors see anything?

Absolutely not. Every company has a completely private workspace.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

You can export everything first (CSV/PDF). We permanently delete your workspace upon request.

How many users can we add?

As many as your plan supports. Admins can add/remove users anytime.

Can BD, Capture, Recruiting, and Pricing all use MERIT?

Yes. The system is designed for cross-functional teaming.

Do reviewers/executives need a full seat?

No. They can access read-only views or summary dashboards.

Can I upload an SOW/PWS?

Yes. MERIT analyzes it for partner fit, gaps, roles, and competitor flags.

Can MERIT help find teaming partners?

Yes. MERIT surfaces companies aligned by past performance, NAICS/PSC, set-asides, vehicles, and agency experience.

Does MERIT support staffing?

Yes. Talent/resume matching, missing-role alerts, and clearance tracking.

Does MERIT support pricing?

Yes. Early role-band ranges and variance alerts (not final pricing).

Can I customize stages or gate reviews?

Yes. MERIT supports Shipley-style or your own internal process.

Does MERIT integrate with my CRM?

Exports today; CRM sync on the roadmap.

How long does onboarding take?

Most teams are fully operational in under 30 minutes.

Do you offer training?

Yes. Videos, office hours, and 1:1 walkthroughs.

Can MERIT support large primes / multiple BD teams?

Yes. Teams/Groups allow multiple portfolios inside one company.

MERIT

MERIT Pricing

MERIT offers plans for government contractors, business development teams, and small-business programs that need a structured capture workspace.

Platform plans support GovCon opportunity organization, partner matching, staffing workflows, pricing readiness, and capture collaboration.

Event and program pricing supports matchmaking workflows for participant intake, meeting scheduling, QR follow-up, and outcome reporting.

MERIT Platform plans for contractors and BD teams

Free Forever: 1 seat, one sample pursuit

Free Take BD101, create one sample pursuit, and try a limited MERIT Assistant workflow before upgrading.

One sample opportunity
Limited MERIT Assistant access
QR networking
Browse the basic pipeline dashboard
Email support

Free is a limited evaluation workspace. Additional pursuits, staffing, competitor intelligence, full matching, analytics, and broader AI usage require Solo or above.

Solo: 1 seat

$99/month Full access for individual contractors

All dashboards
Full partner matching
Pursuit tracking
Resume fit
Pricing checks
AI win insights
Unlimited pursuits and documents

Team: Up to 3 seats

$199/month Collaborate and share with your team

Everything in Solo
Shared workspace
Role permissions
Real-time collaboration
Priority support

Growth: Up to 10 seats

$499/month Advanced features for growing teams

Everything in Team
Advanced analytics and reporting
Custom exports
Onboarding help

Enterprise: custom seats

Custom Tailored solutions for large organizations

Everything in Growth
Branding options
Security questionnaire support
Dedicated success manager

Annual only; custom terms

Compare every capability

MERIT pricing plan capability comparison
Capability	Free Forever	Solo	Team	Growth	Enterprise
Plan
Seats	1 sample seat	1	Up to 3	Up to 10	Custom
Matchmaking Hub	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
BD 101 GovCon Readiness Course	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Capture workspace
Create and edit opportunities	1 sample	Included	Included	Included	Included
Full partner matching	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Pursuit tracking	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Resume fit and staffing	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Pricing checks	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
AI win insights	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Unlimited pursuits and documents	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Collaboration
Shared workspace	Not included	Not included	Included	Included	Included
Role permissions	Not included	Not included	Included	Included	Included
Real-time collaboration	Not included	Not included	Included	Included	Included
Scale and support
Advanced analytics and reporting	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included
Custom exports	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included
Onboarding help	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included
Branding options	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included
Security questionnaire support	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included
Dedicated success manager	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included

Frequently asked questions

General Product Questions

What exactly does MERIT do?: MERIT is a capture workspace that helps teams align partners, people, pricing, and strategy before writing the proposal. It replaces scattered spreadsheets, emails, and documents with one shared workflow.
Does MERIT find opportunities for me?: Yes. MERIT surfaces federal opportunities from SAM.gov and helps you evaluate fit based on your capabilities, certifications, and past performance. Once you find something worth pursuing, MERIT gives you the structure to actually run it.
Does MERIT write proposals?: No. We focus on winning before writing, not generating text. Proposal text doesn't win contracts. Strong capture does.
Can MERIT help with strategy?: Yes. MERIT helps shape partner fit, staffing alignment, pricing readiness, early win themes, disruption signals, and competitor/incumbent positioning.

Privacy, Security & Data Ownership

Who can see my pipeline?: Only the users you explicitly share it with.
Do you ever share my data with partners, programs, or other customers?: Never.
Where is MERIT hosted?: Secure on Google Cloud with encryption in transit and at rest.
Is MERIT FedRAMP?: Not today. GovCon capture does not require FedRAMP because no procurement-sensitive government data is processed. If requested, we can support FedRAMP-aligned controls.
Do you train AI models on my data?: No. Your pipeline, documents, and intel are never used to train shared models.
Can my competitors see anything?: Absolutely not. Every company has a completely private workspace.
What happens to my data if I cancel?: You can export everything first (CSV/PDF). We permanently delete your workspace upon request.

User Access & Pricing

How many users can we add?: As many as your plan supports. Admins can add/remove users anytime.
Can BD, Capture, Recruiting, and Pricing all use MERIT?: Yes. The system is designed for cross-functional teaming.
Do reviewers/executives need a full seat?: No. They can access read-only views or summary dashboards.
Does MERIT charge by opportunity?: No. Pricing is user-based.

Workflow & Features

Can I upload an SOW/PWS?: Yes. MERIT analyzes it for partner fit, gaps, roles, and competitor flags.
Can MERIT help find teaming partners?: Yes. MERIT surfaces companies aligned by past performance, NAICS/PSC, set-asides, vehicles, and agency experience.
Does MERIT support staffing?: Yes. Talent/resume matching, missing-role alerts, and clearance tracking.
Does MERIT support pricing?: Yes. Early role-band ranges and variance alerts (not final pricing).
Can I customize stages or gate reviews?: Yes. MERIT supports Shipley-style or your own internal process.
Does MERIT integrate with my CRM?: Exports today; CRM sync on the roadmap.

Support & Onboarding

How long does onboarding take?: Most teams are fully operational in under 30 minutes.
Do you offer training?: Yes. Videos, office hours, and 1:1 walkthroughs.
Can MERIT support large primes / multiple BD teams?: Yes. Teams/Groups allow multiple portfolios inside one company.

Small-business program and event pricing

MERIT supports small-business offices, government programs, associations, and private event hosts that need matchmaking workflows for intake, matching, scheduling, QR follow-up, and outcome reporting.

Organizer tools and outcome reports for matches, meetings, and follow-ups.
Help with intake, matching rules, and schedule setup.
Run match days and show results your members can trust.
Flexible pricing based on scope and budget.
Co-branded event page and promo kit for your audience.
Clear path for vendors and members to keep working in MERIT after the event.
Post-event summary you can share with sponsors and boards.
CSV/PDF exports when you need them.

Program and event FAQ

General Product Questions

Is MERIT an event app?: No. Event apps handle agendas. MERIT handles buyer-supplier matching, conflict-free scheduling, QR follow-ups, post-event teaming, outcome reporting, and year-round connections.
What kinds of programs use MERIT?: APEX Centers, OSDBUs, MPP offices, Chambers, universities, accelerators, and ecosystem partners.

Matchmaking & Events

How does MERIT create matches?: Based on capability, NAICS/PSC, past performance, set-asides, vehicles, and buyer needs.
Can MERIT schedule meetings automatically?: Yes. Rooms, slots, conflict checks, and live status.
Do attendees need to download anything?: No. Browser only.
Can vendors find teaming partners too?: Yes. Capability search plus a "partners & competitors" view.

Outcomes & Reporting

What outcomes can we show leadership?: Matches made, meetings held, follow-ups completed, teaming progress, vendor readiness insights, and participation trends.
Can we export data?: Yes. CSV/PDF roll-ups for grant reporting or leadership briefings.

Privacy & Access

Can vendors see each other's full profiles?: Only what the program chooses to share.
Is the program's workspace private?: Yes. Each program has its own workspace with role-based access.
Do you sell or share attendee lists?: Never.

Setup & Support

How long does setup take?: 15 minutes, or we do it for you.
Can I run multiple events per year?: Yes. Same workspace; year-round matching included.
Can MERIT support thousands of attendees?: Yes. Built for large conferences and national programs.

Integrations & Options

Can attendees register with CSV upload?: Yes. Programs can upload a list, and vendors create accounts to complete their profile.
Does MERIT integrate with registration platforms?: Exports today; integrations planned.
Can we run MERIT year-round, not just at events?: Yes. Programs use MERIT as a year-round teaming and impact engine.