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1. Experience

2. Fit

3. Capacity

4. Competition

Do you have past performance in this type of work?

Yes — we've done similar work for government before

Yes — for commercial clients, not government

Partial — adjacent work but not a direct match

No — this would be our first time doing this type of work

Do your NAICS codes match this contract's primary NAICS code?

Yes — exact match

Close — same sector, different subsection

No — different sector entirely

Does the set-aside match your certifications?

Yes — we hold the required certification (8a, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.)

It's full & open competition — no certification required

No — we don't hold the required certification

How close is the Statement of Work to your core offering?

Very close — this is exactly what we do

Mostly aligned — with some gaps we could fill

Partial — we'd need subcontractors for a significant portion

Poor fit — most of it is outside our capability

Can you meet the proposed timeline and performance milestones?

Yes — comfortably with current team

Probably — with minor hiring or overtime

Risky — would require significant scaling

No — timeline is unrealistic for us

Does your team have the relevant clearances or compliance requirements?

Yes — fully cleared and compliant

Partially — some team members are cleared

Not yet — would need to initiate clearance process

N/A — no clearance required for this work

Have you worked with this agency or contracting officer before?

Yes — existing relationship or prior contract

Some contact — attended industry days or submitted RFIs

No — cold opportunity

How would you rate your competitiveness on price?

Strong — we can price competitively and still margin well

Moderate — in range but not the cheapest option

Weak — our cost structure makes competitive pricing difficult

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