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RFP Readiness Checklist

28 checks capture teams should run before committing to a pursuit. Built from patterns we've seen across federal, state, and local RFP triage.

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Eligibility

NAICS & PSC match
Set-aside criteria
Registrations (SAM.gov, UEI, CAGE)
State & local licensing
Small business size standard

Solicitation intake

Section L (instructions) mapped
Section M (evaluation) mapped
Section C (SOW) mapped
Attachments & Q&A tracked
Amendments layered

Fit & capacity

Past performance match
Key personnel LOC/availability
Team subcontracting plan
Financial capacity
Concurrent pursuit load

Compliance readiness

Mandatory reps & certs
Section 508 posture
CMMC / NIST 800-171 posture
OCI mitigation plan
Cost narrative approach

Evidence library

Capabilities statement current
Past performance narratives
Resumes with signatures
Certifications letters
Client references confirmed

Decision governance

Documented go/no-go criteria
Reviewer sign-off recorded
Human-validation questions closed

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