How quickly does CMN respond to inquiries?+
CMN responds to all qualified inquiries within one business day. Government agency and prime contractor inquiries are prioritized. For time-sensitive procurement opportunities with a specific due date, call directly at 949-379-2022. CMN does not use automated responses or voicemail routing for government or institutional inquiries.
What should I include in my message?+
Include the nature of your need — advisory, market intelligence, site analysis, acquisition or disposition support, probate, investor advisory, subcontract bench inclusion, or development conversation. If applicable, include the property type and county, your timeline, and any specific deliverables required. The more context you provide, the more precisely CMN can respond with the right next step and the right scope framework.
Does CMN charge for initial consultations?+
Initial inquiry calls and introductory conversations are complimentary. Formal advisory engagements and specific deliverables — market intelligence reports, property analysis, board-ready memos, and similar work product — are scoped and priced based on the nature and complexity of the engagement. CMN provides a written engagement summary before any work begins. No surprise billing. No open-ended commitments without a defined scope.
How do government agencies formally engage CMN?+
Government agencies can engage CMN through direct procurement using CMN's SAM.gov or Cal eProcure registration, through subcontracting arrangements with prime contractors who hold active advisory panels, through direct advisory contracts for specific scopes within CMN's advisory service lane, or through on-call professional services panel inclusion. Request the Capability Statement for use in your procurement file. Use the "Government / Agency" inquiry type in the contact form to route your outreach appropriately.
Can CMN respond to an active RFP or SOQ?+
Yes, when the scope aligns with CMN's advisory service lane. Use the "Invite CMN to Respond" button on the Capability page and provide the solicitation details. CMN will assess scope alignment and respond with a bid or no-bid determination within one business day. CMN only pursues opportunities where the advisory and consulting scope genuinely matches CMN's capabilities — and will say so directly when it does not.
Are conversations with CMN confidential?+
Yes. All initial conversations, situation assessments, and advisory discussions are treated as confidential. CMN does not share client information, inquiry details, or engagement specifics. For engagements requiring formal confidentiality protections, CMN will execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement before any scope discussion begins.