The AI-powered proposal creation market is consolidating as platforms seek to offer more comprehensive solutions. LotusPetal AI, an end-to-end proposal creation platform, has announced its acquisition of BidData LLC, a specialist in AI-powered government contracting intelligence. This strategic move expands LotusPetal's capabilities to serve both commercial and public-sector clients, creating a unified platform for procurement intelligence across all sectors.
Quick Intel
LotusPetal AI acquires government contracting intelligence firm BidData LLC.
The deal expands LotusPetal's services to include public-sector procurement.
The combined platform will offer historical bid analysis and contract opportunity detection.
BidData will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with its leadership team retained.
The acquisition provides immediate access to BidData's government sector customer base.
Financial terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed.
Creating a Comprehensive Procurement Intelligence Platform
The acquisition bridges a critical gap in the market, uniting LotusPetal's strength in commercial RFP automation with BidData's deep expertise in the government sector. The combined entity will now deliver end-to-end solutions for businesses responding to both commercial requests for proposals and government procurement opportunities across federal, state, and local agencies. This provides clients with a single platform for their entire bidding lifecycle.
Leveraging Domain Expertise and AI Technology
The synergy between the two companies is rooted in the combination of technology and specialized knowledge. BidData brings its proven capabilities in government contract opportunity detection, historical bid analysis, and navigating complex regulatory compliance. Integrating this domain expertise with LotusPetal's AI infrastructure creates a powerful tool for clients. "With BidData joining our team, we're combining best-in-class AI infrastructure with world-class domain knowledge in government procurement," said Rohit Anabheri, founder and CEO of LotusPetal AI.
Strategic Benefits and Market Expansion
For LotusPetal, the acquisition delivers immediate strategic advantages. It accelerates growth by providing instant access to BidData's established customer base and channel relationships within the government contracting sector. Clients of the combined platform will gain access to historical bid intelligence, allowing them to analyze past winning proposals from target agencies to inform their own bidding strategy. Michael Noffsinger, founder and CEO of BidData LLC, added, "LotusPetal's technology and scale give us the ideal platform to amplify that mission."
This acquisition positions LotusPetal AI as a formidable player in the broader procurement intelligence landscape. By offering a unified solution that understands the distinct nuances of both commercial and government bidding, the company is poised to become the go-to platform for businesses of all sizes looking to scale efficiently and win more deals in a highly competitive environment.
LotusPetal AI is the end-to-end RFP automation platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses that want to win more deals without draining weeks on every proposal. Powered by its Containerized Proposal Intelligence Core, the platform streamlines the entire RFP lifecycle—from surfacing the right opportunities and scoring them for fit, to generating tailored long-form responses, performing compliance checks, and refining content through conversational AI prompts. With built-in machine learning, interactive guidance, and domain-specific intelligence, LotusPetal AI empowers lean teams to move from "Where do we start?" to "We're submitting" in a fraction of the time, ultimately helping businesses scale smarter, submit more winning proposals, and protect data with enterprise-grade security.
BidData was founded in 2025 by a team of government procurement experts who saw firsthand how difficult it was for small and medium-sized businesses to navigate the complex world of government contracting.
BidData combines expertise with cutting-edge AI technology to create a platform that makes winning government contracts accessible to everyone.
Today, BidData helps hundreds of businesses across the U.S. secure lucrative government contracts, bringing innovative solutions to public sector challenges while helping our clients grow their businesses.
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