RFP bid/no-bid checklist
Check whether an opportunity is worth pursuing before starting your proposal.
How to find RFPs for your small business
Start with the services you sell and the places you can work. Search a specific term such as “cybersecurity assessment,” “janitorial services,” or “website development,” then narrow by industry, country, or state. Open the original solicitation before deciding to bid.
A bid/no-bid checklist before you start writing
For each check, record a yes, no, or unresolved question, the source page, and an owner. Resolve mandatory requirements before spending time on a draft.
- Scope fit
- Can your team deliver the requested work? Identify similar projects you can document.
- Eligibility
- Check required registrations, certifications, location, and any set-aside restrictions in the solicitation.
- Time to respond
- Check the question deadline, mandatory meetings, submission time zone, and final due date.
- Delivery capacity
- Confirm that the people, partners, equipment, and funding needed for delivery are available.
- Evaluation evidence
- Match the scoring criteria to relevant past performance, team qualifications, and a credible approach.
- Submission requirements
- List required forms, attachments, page limits, pricing instructions, and the buyer’s submission portal.
Craxy AI helps you discover opportunities across sources. For US federal opportunities, verify the notice and amendments on SAM.gov. The SBA contracting guide explains additional routes to federal work. For state, local, and enterprise bids, use the issuing buyer’s notice and submission instructions.