# --- template: id: opportunity-summary name: Opportunity Summary Template version: 1.0 description: Structured format for summarizing government RFQ opportunities output: format: markdown filename: "{{rfq_number}}-opportunity-summary.md" workflow: elicitation: true allow_skip: false sections: - id: overview title: Overview instruction: | This template provides a structured format for summarizing government RFQ opportunities. It helps capture key information to support bid/no-bid decisions and initial proposal planning. - id: usage_instructions title: Usage Instructions instruction: | 1. Complete this template immediately after RFQ document import 2. Focus on extracting key information for decision-makers 3. Identify critical requirements and evaluation factors 4. Highlight potential win themes and discriminators - id: summary_header title: Summary Header instruction: | ``` # [RFQ Number] Opportunity Summary # [Agency Name] # [RFQ Title] # [Date] ``` - id: executive_summary title: Executive Summary instruction: | ### Opportunity Overview **Opportunity Description**: [2-3 paragraphs summarizing the opportunity, customer need, and scope of work] **Key Dates**: - RFQ Release Date: [Date] - Questions Due: [Date] - Proposal Due: [Date] - Estimated Award Date: [Date] - Period of Performance: [Duration] **Strategic Fit Assessment**: [Strong / Moderate / Weak] **Win Probability Assessment**: [Percentage] **Recommendation**: [Pursue / Pursue with conditions / Do not pursue] elicit: true - id: customer_information title: Customer Information instruction: | ### Agency Profile | Parameter | Value | Notes | | ------------------ | -------------- | -------------------- | | Agency | [Agency Name] | [Additional context] | | Sub-agency/Program | [Program Name] | [Additional context] | | Mission Focus | [Mission] | [Additional context] | | Contracting Office | [Office] | [Additional context] | | End User | [End User] | [Additional context] | | Location(s) | [Locations] | [Additional context] | ### Customer Priorities | Priority | Importance | Evidence | Alignment with Capabilities | | ------------ | ----------------- | ---------- | --------------------------- | | [Priority 1] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | [Alignment] | | [Priority 2] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | [Alignment] | | [Priority 3] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | [Alignment] | | [Priority 4] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | [Alignment] | | [Priority 5] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | [Alignment] | ### Customer Relationship | Relationship Factor | Assessment | Evidence | Strategy | | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Prior work with agency | [Strong/Moderate/None] | [Evidence] | [Strategy] | | Key personnel relationships | [Strong/Moderate/None] | [Evidence] | [Strategy] | | Agency familiarity | [Strong/Moderate/None] | [Evidence] | [Strategy] | | Past performance relevance | [Strong/Moderate/None] | [Evidence] | [Strategy] | | Competitive positioning | [Strong/Moderate/None] | [Evidence] | [Strategy] | elicit: true - id: opportunity_details title: Opportunity Details instruction: | ### Contract Information | Parameter | Value | Notes | | ----------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------- | | RFQ/Solicitation Number | [Number] | [Additional context] | | Contract Type | [FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.] | [Additional context] | | Contract Vehicle | [Vehicle] | [Additional context] | | NAICS Code | [Code] | [Size standard] | | Set-Aside Type | [Small business, 8(a), etc.] | [Additional context] | | Estimated Value | $[Amount] | [Annual value / total value] | | Period of Performance | [Duration] | [Base + options] | | Place of Performance | [Location] | [Additional context] | ### Scope of Work **Summary Scope**: [1-2 paragraphs summarizing the scope of work] **Key Deliverables**: - [Deliverable 1] - [Deliverable 2] - [Deliverable 3] - [Deliverable 4] - [Deliverable 5] **Technical Requirements Summary**: [1-2 paragraphs summarizing key technical requirements] **Management Requirements Summary**: [1-2 paragraphs summarizing key management requirements] **Staffing Requirements Summary**: [1-2 paragraphs summarizing key staffing requirements] elicit: true - id: evaluation_factors title: Evaluation Factors instruction: | ### Section M Summary | Evaluation Factor | Weight/Importance | Key Requirements | Our Capability Alignment | | ----------------- | ----------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------ | | [Factor 1] | [Weight] | [Requirements] | [Alignment] | | [Factor 2] | [Weight] | [Requirements] | [Alignment] | | [Factor 3] | [Weight] | [Requirements] | [Alignment] | | [Factor 4] | [Weight] | [Requirements] | [Alignment] | | [Factor 5] | [Weight] | [Requirements] | [Alignment] | ### Evaluation Methodology **Evaluation Approach**: [Best value / LPTA / Other] **Scoring Method**: [Adjectival / Numerical / Other] **Key Evaluation Considerations**: - [Consideration 1] - [Consideration 2] - [Consideration 3] - [Consideration 4] - [Consideration 5] elicit: true - id: competitive_assessment title: Competitive Assessment instruction: | ### Incumbent Analysis | Parameter | Value | Notes | | --------------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------- | | Incumbent | [Company name] | [Additional context] | | Contract Performance | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Evidence] | | Customer Satisfaction | [High/Medium/Low] | [Evidence] | | Known Issues | [Issues] | [Evidence] | | Recompete Strategy | [Strategy] | [Explanation] | ### Competitive Landscape | Likely Competitor | Strengths | Weaknesses | Win Strategy Against | | ----------------- | ----------- | ------------ | -------------------- | | [Competitor 1] | [Strengths] | [Weaknesses] | [Strategy] | | [Competitor 2] | [Strengths] | [Weaknesses] | [Strategy] | | [Competitor 3] | [Strengths] | [Weaknesses] | [Strategy] | | [Competitor 4] | [Strengths] | [Weaknesses] | [Strategy] | | [Competitor 5] | [Strengths] | [Weaknesses] | [Strategy] | elicit: true - id: capability_assessment title: Capability Assessment instruction: | ### Technical Capability Alignment | Technical Requirement | Capability Assessment | Gap Analysis | Strategy | | --------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------ | ---------- | | [Requirement 1] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Gaps] | [Strategy] | | [Requirement 2] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Gaps] | [Strategy] | | [Requirement 3] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Gaps] | [Strategy] | | [Requirement 4] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Gaps] | [Strategy] | | [Requirement 5] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [Gaps] | [Strategy] | ### Past Performance Alignment | Past Performance | Relevance | Customer | Value | Outcome | Alignment | | ---------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | --------- | --------- | ----------- | | [Project 1] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Customer] | $[Amount] | [Outcome] | [Alignment] | | [Project 2] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Customer] | $[Amount] | [Outcome] | [Alignment] | | [Project 3] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Customer] | $[Amount] | [Outcome] | [Alignment] | | [Project 4] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Customer] | $[Amount] | [Outcome] | [Alignment] | | [Project 5] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Customer] | $[Amount] | [Outcome] | [Alignment] | elicit: true - id: strategic_assessment title: Strategic Assessment instruction: | ### SWOT Analysis #### Strengths - [Strength 1] - [Strength 2] - [Strength 3] - [Strength 4] - [Strength 5] #### Weaknesses - [Weakness 1] - [Weakness 2] - [Weakness 3] - [Weakness 4] - [Weakness 5] #### Opportunities - [Opportunity 1] - [Opportunity 2] - [Opportunity 3] - [Opportunity 4] - [Opportunity 5] #### Threats - [Threat 1] - [Threat 2] - [Threat 3] - [Threat 4] - [Threat 5] ### Win Themes | Potential Win Theme | Supporting Evidence | Customer Value | Discriminator | | ------------------- | ------------------- | -------------- | ------------- | | [Theme 1] | [Evidence] | [Value] | [Yes/No] | | [Theme 2] | [Evidence] | [Value] | [Yes/No] | | [Theme 3] | [Evidence] | [Value] | [Yes/No] | | [Theme 4] | [Evidence] | [Value] | [Yes/No] | | [Theme 5] | [Evidence] | [Value] | [Yes/No] | elicit: true - id: bid_decision_factors title: Bid Decision Factors instruction: | ### Strategic Value Assessment | Strategic Factor | Assessment | Weight | Score | | --------------------------- | ----------------- | -------- | ------- | | Strategic alignment | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | | Win probability | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | | Financial return | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | | Past performance impact | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | | Customer relationship value | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | | Capability development | [High/Medium/Low] | [Weight] | [Score] | **Total Score**: [Score] ### Risk Assessment | Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation | | -------- | ----------------- | ----------------- | ------------ | | [Risk 1] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation] | | [Risk 2] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation] | | [Risk 3] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation] | | [Risk 4] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation] | | [Risk 5] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation] | elicit: true - id: recommendation_next_steps title: Recommendation and Next Steps instruction: | ### Bid Recommendation **Recommendation**: [Pursue / Pursue with conditions / Do not pursue] **Rationale**: [2-3 paragraphs explaining the rationale for the recommendation] **Conditions** (if applicable): - [Condition 1] - [Condition 2] - [Condition 3] ### Next Steps | Action | Owner | Due Date | Priority | | ---------- | ------- | -------- | ----------------- | | [Action 1] | [Owner] | [Date] | [High/Medium/Low] | | [Action 2] | [Owner] | [Date] | [High/Medium/Low] | | [Action 3] | [Owner] | [Date] | [High/Medium/Low] | | [Action 4] | [Owner] | [Date] | [High/Medium/Low] | | [Action 5] | [Owner] | [Date] | [High/Medium/Low] | elicit: true - id: best_practices title: Opportunity Summary Best Practices instruction: | - **Comprehensive Coverage**: Ensure all key RFQ elements are captured - **Strategic Focus**: Emphasize strategic implications over tactical details - **Objective Assessment**: Provide honest assessment of strengths and weaknesses - **Evidence-Based**: Support all claims and assessments with specific evidence - **Customer Perspective**: Consider the opportunity from the customer's viewpoint - **Competitive Awareness**: Demonstrate understanding of competitive landscape - **Risk Transparency**: Be transparent about risks and challenges - **Clear Recommendation**: Provide clear, actionable recommendation - **Executive-Ready**: Format for quick review by executive decision-makers - **Forward-Looking**: Include clear next steps and action items