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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TECHNICAL APPROACH AND WORK PLAN
Solicitation number / title:
Requirement and evaluation-factor reference:
Required response order and page / word limit:
Prepared by / reviewed by:
Latest amendment reviewed:

1. UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK
Customer outcome this section must support:
Current need described by the buyer:
Important constraints (schedule, location, volume, access, format or security):
Interpretation needing confirmation (connect to the questions log):

2. METHOD — REPEAT FOR EACH STEP
Step / name:
Activities in sequence:
Inputs needed:
Responsible role and resources:
Output or deliverable:
Timing / frequency:
Acceptance measure or completion evidence:
Relevant evidence supporting this method:

3. WORK PLAN AND MILESTONES
Milestone | timing | owner | customer input | completion evidence

4. STAFFING AND RESPONSIBILITY
Role | named person or to be assigned | responsibility | availability

5. QUALITY CONTROL
What will be checked:
How and when it will be checked:
Who performs and independently verifies the check:
How errors will be recorded, corrected and prevented from recurring:
Evidence retained:

6. RISKS AND DEPENDENCIES
Risk / dependency | early warning | preventive action | response | owner

7. DELIVERABLES AND ACCEPTANCE
Deliverable | format | due point | solicitation acceptance reference

8. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
Relevant company, staff or partner experience:
Exact response location for the evidence:
Limitations that should be stated honestly:

FINAL REVIEW
[ ] The structure follows the solicitation and stated evaluation factors
[ ] Each requirement says what, who, when, how and how completion is checked
[ ] Claims are specific, supportable and consistent with staffing and price
[ ] Risks have credible actions and named owners
[ ] Unanswered issues appear in the questions / change log