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327 lines
12 KiB
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# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
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---
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template:
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id: technical-approach
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name: Technical Approach Template
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version: 1.0
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description: Structured format for developing a comprehensive technical approach for government RFQ responses
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output:
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format: markdown
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filename: "{{rfq_number}}-technical-approach.md"
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workflow:
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elicitation: true
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allow_skip: false
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sections:
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- id: overview
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title: Overview
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instruction: |
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This template provides a structured format for developing a comprehensive technical approach for government RFQ responses. It helps proposal teams articulate a clear, compelling, and compliant technical solution that addresses all RFQ requirements.
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- id: usage_instructions
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title: Usage Instructions
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instruction: |
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1. Complete this template after reviewing the RFQ requirements and compliance matrix
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2. Involve technical SMEs in developing each section
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3. Ensure alignment with win themes and evaluation criteria
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4. Include specific, measurable benefits and discriminators
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5. Incorporate graphics and visuals to enhance understanding
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- id: document_header
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title: Document Header
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instruction: |
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```
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# [RFQ Number] Technical Approach
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# [Agency Name]
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# [RFQ Title]
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# [Date]
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# [Version]
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```
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- id: executive_summary
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title: Executive Summary
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instruction: |
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### Technical Approach Overview
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**Solution Summary**:
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[1-2 paragraphs summarizing the overall technical approach and key benefits]
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**Key Differentiators**:
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- [Differentiator 1]
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- [Differentiator 2]
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- [Differentiator 3]
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- [Differentiator 4]
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- [Differentiator 5]
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**Alignment with Customer Objectives**:
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[Brief explanation of how the technical approach aligns with and supports the customer's mission and objectives]
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elicit: true
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- id: understanding_of_requirements
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title: Understanding of Requirements
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instruction: |
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### Mission Understanding
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**Customer Mission**:
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[Description of the customer's mission and how the technical solution supports it]
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**Key Challenges**:
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- [Challenge 1]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Challenge 2]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Challenge 3]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Challenge 4]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Challenge 5]: [How solution addresses it]
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### Requirements Summary
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**Key Technical Requirements**:
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- [Requirement 1]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Requirement 2]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Requirement 3]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Requirement 4]: [How solution addresses it]
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- [Requirement 5]: [How solution addresses it]
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elicit: true
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- id: technical_solution
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title: Technical Solution
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instruction: |
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### Solution Architecture
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**Architecture Overview**:
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[Description of the overall solution architecture, including key components and their relationships]
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**Architecture Diagram**:
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[Insert architecture diagram here]
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**Key Components**:
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- [Component 1]: [Description and purpose]
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- [Component 2]: [Description and purpose]
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- [Component 3]: [Description and purpose]
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- [Component 4]: [Description and purpose]
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- [Component 5]: [Description and purpose]
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### Technical Approach by Functional Area
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#### [Functional Area 1]
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**Requirements Addressed**:
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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**Approach**:
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[Detailed description of the technical approach for this functional area]
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**Key Technologies**:
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- [Technology 1]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 2]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 3]: [Purpose and benefits]
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**Implementation Considerations**:
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[Description of implementation considerations, including any phasing, dependencies, or risks]
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**Benefits**:
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- [Benefit 1]
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- [Benefit 2]
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- [Benefit 3]
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#### [Functional Area 2]
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**Requirements Addressed**:
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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**Approach**:
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[Detailed description of the technical approach for this functional area]
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**Key Technologies**:
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- [Technology 1]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 2]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 3]: [Purpose and benefits]
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**Implementation Considerations**:
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[Description of implementation considerations, including any phasing, dependencies, or risks]
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**Benefits**:
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- [Benefit 1]
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- [Benefit 2]
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- [Benefit 3]
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#### [Functional Area 3]
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**Requirements Addressed**:
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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- [Requirement ID]: [Requirement description]
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**Approach**:
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[Detailed description of the technical approach for this functional area]
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**Key Technologies**:
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- [Technology 1]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 2]: [Purpose and benefits]
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- [Technology 3]: [Purpose and benefits]
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**Implementation Considerations**:
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[Description of implementation considerations, including any phasing, dependencies, or risks]
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**Benefits**:
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- [Benefit 1]
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- [Benefit 2]
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- [Benefit 3]
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### Technology Stack
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**Core Technologies**:
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| Technology | Purpose | Benefits | Experience |
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| -------------- | --------- | ---------- | ------------ |
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| [Technology 1] | [Purpose] | [Benefits] | [Experience] |
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| [Technology 2] | [Purpose] | [Benefits] | [Experience] |
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| [Technology 3] | [Purpose] | [Benefits] | [Experience] |
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| [Technology 4] | [Purpose] | [Benefits] | [Experience] |
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| [Technology 5] | [Purpose] | [Benefits] | [Experience] |
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**Standards Compliance**:
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[Description of how the solution complies with relevant technical standards and requirements]
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**Technology Justification**:
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[Explanation of why the selected technologies are the best fit for the customer's requirements]
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elicit: true
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- id: implementation_approach
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title: Implementation Approach
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instruction: |
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### Implementation Methodology
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**Methodology Overview**:
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[Description of the implementation methodology (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, etc.)]
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**Key Phases**:
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1. [Phase 1]: [Description]
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2. [Phase 2]: [Description]
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3. [Phase 3]: [Description]
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4. [Phase 4]: [Description]
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5. [Phase 5]: [Description]
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**Timeline**:
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[High-level implementation timeline]
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### Development Approach
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**Development Methodology**:
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[Description of the development methodology]
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**Quality Assurance**:
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[Description of the quality assurance approach]
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**Testing Strategy**:
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[Description of the testing strategy, including types of testing and test environments]
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**Configuration Management**:
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[Description of the configuration management approach]
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### Deployment Approach
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**Deployment Strategy**:
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[Description of the deployment strategy]
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**Environment Setup**:
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[Description of the environment setup and configuration]
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**Cutover Plan**:
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[Description of the cutover plan and approach]
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**Rollback Procedures**:
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[Description of rollback procedures in case of deployment issues]
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elicit: true
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- id: technical_risk_management
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title: Technical Risk Management
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instruction: |
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### Risk Identification
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| Risk ID | Risk Description | Probability | Impact | Risk Level |
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| ------- | ------------------ | ----------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- |
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| TR-001 | [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] |
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| TR-002 | [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] |
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| TR-003 | [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] |
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| TR-004 | [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] |
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| TR-005 | [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] |
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### Risk Mitigation
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| Risk ID | Mitigation Strategy | Contingency Plan | Owner |
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| ------- | ------------------- | ---------------- | ------ |
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| TR-001 | [Strategy] | [Plan] | [Role] |
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| TR-002 | [Strategy] | [Plan] | [Role] |
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| TR-003 | [Strategy] | [Plan] | [Role] |
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| TR-004 | [Strategy] | [Plan] | [Role] |
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| TR-005 | [Strategy] | [Plan] | [Role] |
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elicit: true
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- id: technical_performance_measurement
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title: Technical Performance Measurement
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instruction: |
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### Key Performance Indicators
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| KPI | Description | Target | Measurement Method |
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| ------- | ------------- | -------- | ------------------ |
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| [KPI 1] | [Description] | [Target] | [Method] |
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| [KPI 2] | [Description] | [Target] | [Method] |
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| [KPI 3] | [Description] | [Target] | [Method] |
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| [KPI 4] | [Description] | [Target] | [Method] |
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| [KPI 5] | [Description] | [Target] | [Method] |
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### Service Level Agreements
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| Service | SLA | Measurement | Reporting | Remediation |
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| ----------- | ----- | ------------- | ----------- | ------------- |
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| [Service 1] | [SLA] | [Measurement] | [Reporting] | [Remediation] |
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| [Service 2] | [SLA] | [Measurement] | [Reporting] | [Remediation] |
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| [Service 3] | [SLA] | [Measurement] | [Reporting] | [Remediation] |
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| [Service 4] | [SLA] | [Measurement] | [Reporting] | [Remediation] |
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| [Service 5] | [SLA] | [Measurement] | [Reporting] | [Remediation] |
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elicit: true
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- id: innovation_and_continuous_improvement
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title: Innovation and Continuous Improvement
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instruction: |
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### Innovation Approach
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**Innovation Strategy**:
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[Description of the innovation strategy and approach]
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**Emerging Technologies**:
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[Description of relevant emerging technologies and how they might be incorporated]
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**Research and Development**:
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[Description of any relevant research and development activities]
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### Continuous Improvement
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**Continuous Improvement Process**:
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[Description of the continuous improvement process]
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**Feedback Mechanisms**:
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[Description of feedback mechanisms to identify improvement opportunities]
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**Technology Refresh Strategy**:
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[Description of the technology refresh strategy and approach]
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elicit: true
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- id: best_practices
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title: Technical Approach Best Practices
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instruction: |
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- **Requirements Alignment**: Ensure the technical approach directly addresses all RFQ requirements
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- **Customer Focus**: Demonstrate understanding of the customer's mission and objectives
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- **Clear Architecture**: Present a clear, logical architecture with well-defined components
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- **Proven Technologies**: Emphasize proven technologies and approaches with relevant past performance
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- **Specific Benefits**: Articulate specific, measurable benefits of the technical approach
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- **Risk Awareness**: Acknowledge technical risks and provide credible mitigation strategies
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- **Visual Communication**: Use diagrams, flowcharts, and other visuals to enhance understanding
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- **Discriminators**: Clearly highlight technical discriminators and competitive advantages
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- **Implementation Clarity**: Provide a clear, realistic implementation approach
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- **Performance Measurement**: Define how technical performance will be measured and reported |