SF330 Survival Guide for 2026

What AEC proposal teams need to know to win this year

SF330 evaluations are getting faster and stricter.

Reviewers are skimming more, scoring more structurally, and prioritizing recency, clarity, and team continuity over long narratives. For many firms, that shift is turning SF330 prep into last minute chaos. This guide explains what is changing and how to prepare without adding more process.

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What you will learn

• The key SF330 evaluation shifts shaping 2026
• What evaluators actually look for and what they skip
• Common SF330 mistakes that quietly cost firms points
• Where proposal teams lose time and how to avoid it
• Practical ways to tighten resumes, project data, and Section G

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Who this is for

• Proposal, marketing, and BD teams supporting SF330s
• AEC firms submitting multiple SF330s each year
• Teams tired of rework and last minute fixes

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Why we created it

Most SF330 delays do not come from writing.
They come from resume updates, conflicting data, and last minute changes.

This guide helps teams move faster, stay consistent, and submit stronger SF330s.

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