BID RIGOR | GOVCON 101
THE SOLICITATION CONTROLS. This is a working aid, not an official government form. Adapt it to the exact instructions, evaluation factors, forms, dates and amendments.
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BID / NO-BID WORKSHEET
Buyer / notice title / identifier:
Official URL:
Latest amendment and date checked:
Response due (date, time, time zone):
Questions due (date, time, time zone):
Decision owner / decision date:

1. HARD REQUIREMENTS
For each: requirement | source section | met / not met / unknown | evidence
Eligibility / set-aside:
Licenses / certifications / security requirements:
Location / delivery schedule:
Mandatory experience / equipment / other conditions:
Stop if a mandatory condition cannot be responsibly met. Unknown is not yes.

2. DELIVERY PLAN
Who will do the work and when?
Confirmed staff / supplier / partner availability:
Capacity or skills gap and credible resolution:
Contract terms, insurance or financial risks needing specialist review:
Costs before payment and how they will be covered:

3. REASON TO COMPETE
Evaluation factor:
Our relevant evidence:
Our main weakness:
Why our proposed approach meets this buyer's need:

4. RESPONSE EFFORT
People / estimated preparation hours:
Outside costs:
Work we would delay:
Time available for review and submission:

5. UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS
Question | authorized channel | owner | resolve by:

DECISION: BID / CLARIFY / PASS
Reason:
Conditions to resolve before proceeding:
Next action / owner / date:
No calculated probability of award is implied by this worksheet.