Pre-Writing Checklist
- Downloaded all solicitation documents and amendments
- Identified proposal due date, time, and time zone
- Read Section L completely
- Built compliance matrix mapping every L requirement
- Confirmed submission method
- Verified page limits and formatting requirements
Proposal Writing Checklist
- Executive summary within specified page limit
- Technical volume addresses every Section C requirement
- Technical volume directly responds to every Section M factor
- Past performance references meet minimum number and recency requirements
- Price volume uses required format and includes all CLIN items
- All required forms completed
Pre-Submission Checklist
- All volumes within page limits
- Font size and margins verified
- File naming matches solicitation requirements exactly
- All required attachments included
- SAM.gov registration is active
- Submit at least 24 hours before deadline
- Save confirmation receipt
Common Disqualifiers
| Issue | Result |
|---|---|
| Exceeded page limit | Extra pages removed or disqualified |
| Wrong font/margins | Disqualification |
| Missing volume | Non-responsive |
| Expired SAM registration | Ineligible for award |
| Late submission | Automatic rejection |
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