Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 577 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Government Grant & RFP Consultants
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ScienceDocs maintains its top position by being the most cited consultant for scientific and technical grants. However, across the board, AI assistants are increasingly recommending highly specialized firms for specific needs, from for academic grants to for defense procurement.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently cited RFP response consultant for first-time government bidders. | 23% | |
| 2 | Dominant government relations firm for defense and intelligence procurement. | 23% | |
| 3 | 22% | ||
| 4 | Prominent bipartisan government affairs firm specializing in defense and public policy. | 22% | |
| 5 | 20% | ||
| 6 | Established RFP consultant offering full proposal development, management, and training. | 19% | |
| 7 | 18% | ||
| 8 | Often cited for RFP management, writing, and tailored proposal strategy. | 18% | |
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | 13% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 9% | ||
| 24 | 9% | ||
| 25 | 8% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
hinzconsulting.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 33% of analyzed answers.
Rose from #5 to #2 overall between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Slipped from #2 to #3 overall between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Jumped from #12 to #4 overall between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #3 to #7 overall between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8% | 40% | ||
| 31% | 9% | ||
| 8% | 30% | ||
| 25% | 13% | ||
| 23% | 11% |
The two models disagree most about Squire Patton Boggs (ChatGPT #21, Google #2) and GDI Consulting (ChatGPT #1, Google #17).
ScienceDocs maintains its top position by being the most cited consultant for scientific and technical grants. However, across the board, AI assistants are increasingly recommending highly specialized firms for specific needs, from McAllister & Quinn for academic grants to Cornerstone Government Affairs for defense procurement.
Across 577 AI responses, Hinz Consulting is mentioned most, named in 23% of them, followed by Cornerstone Government Affairs (23%) and GDI Consulting (22%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 577 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently recommend ScienceDocs as the primary option due to its PhD-level writers. Since late 2025, specialized firms like
Akela Consultants and SBIR Grant Writers have gained significant ground, often presented as boutique or deep-tech focused alternatives to freelance platforms like
Upwork.
Brands mentioned
I need a "grant writer" who specializes in winning SBIR/STTR government grants.
AI responses consistently recommend ScienceDocs as the primary option due to its PhD-level writers. Since late 2025, specialized firms like
Akela Consultants and SBIR Grant Writers have gained significant ground, often presented as boutique or deep-tech focused alternatives to freelance platforms like
Upwork.
ScienceDocs is the dominant recommendation throughout the period for both NIH and NSF grants. A notable shift occurred in early 2026 when
emerged as a strong second choice, frequently framed by both platforms as a large network of specialist grant consultants.
Brands mentioned
I need a grant writer who specializes in writing winning proposals for NIH or NSF grants.
ScienceDocs is the dominant recommendation throughout the period for both NIH and NSF grants. A notable shift occurred in early 2026 when
McAllister & Quinn emerged as a strong second choice, frequently framed by both platforms as a large network of specialist grant consultants.