Past Performance Writer
Describe a project you've done — government or commercial — and get three proposal-ready versions: a full write-up structured the way evaluators read, a short version for your capability statement, and a reference block for past performance volumes.
Free tool · no account required · commercial projects count as past performance too — that's exactly what this tool helps you frame.
The structure evaluators look for
Strong past performance write-ups follow a pattern: what the work was (scope and scale), why it's relevant to this solicitation, how you executed (staffing, quality control, communication), and what the measurable result was. Evaluators must defend their scores in writing, so give them defensible facts — durations, percentages, renewal counts, inspection results — not adjectives.
Frequently asked questions
I've never had a government contract — do I have past performance?
Yes. Agencies accept relevant commercial work: if you've cleaned hospitals, built networks, or run security for a stadium, that's past performance. The key is framing it around scope, scale, and measurable outcomes — exactly what this tool does.
What makes past performance 'strong' to an evaluator?
Relevance (similar scope and size), recency (typically last 3–5 years), and verifiable outcomes (metrics, renewals, reference contacts). 'We did a great job' scores poorly; '24 months, zero missed services, 100% inspection pass rate' scores well.
How many past performance references do proposals require?
Most solicitations ask for 3–5 references from the last 3–5 years. Read the instructions carefully — many specify minimum contract values, required forms, or past performance questionnaires your clients must complete.
What if I'm missing details like the contract value?
The tool inserts bracketed placeholders like [INSERT: contract value] rather than inventing numbers. Fill them from your records — never guess on facts an agency can verify.