Which can be downloaded by clicking here.

Please see below for the paper requirements:

PART 1 – FInd Examples of RFPs Due WK 3
Search for at least 3 RFP examples on the IT arena that could help you in creating your own RFP in STEP 2.

The websites suggested to conduct your research are:

https://www.Fbo.gov (Links to an external site.)
https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-app-web/vendor/shared/BidOpportunities.xhtml (Links to an external site.)
You may be required to register. Instructions are located at the site within the documentation.

Once at the website, you will enter your search criteria for the state and type field for a solicitation.
Search for opportunities within a recent 90-day period and select any opportunity of interest to you.
Include the solicitation number, requestor’s name, RFP type, and product or service being requested, and contract award date.
Analyze the selected formal written proposal for structure, content, and unique requirements specific to the product or service being requested. Review the delivery methods, legal requirements, and other relevant points for consideration to be included as appropriate to the RFP solicitation you will be creating.

PART 1: SEARCH RFP SOLICITATIONS – IT RELATED, AND WRITE AN ANALYSIS ON THE SELECTED RFP SECTIONS.
(NOTE: You are not responding to the RFP solicitation in Part 1; you are just analyzing the most important sections to prepare you for PART 2 of the course project)

Selected sections for the written analysis – and suggested length

RFP Summary ( Write a 1 page) This is usually taken from the instructions to bidders from the requestor or the instructions to bidders or in the scope and description of work.
Analyze the procurement statement of work (P-SOW) found in the RFP and why it is needed. (Write 2-3 pages )
Analyze the selection criteria and methodology use for selecting a winner proposal. (Write 1-2 pages )
Analyze the type of contract being used in the RFP. Is it a “fixed price” or a “cost plus” contract and white? (Write 1 pages )
The format of your entire analysis must use standard margins with 12-point font.
Your written analysis should be at a minimum of 4 to 6 pages, plus cover and reference page.
Resources: The PMBOK® Guide is a good starting point. Please be advised that considerable relevant material is also available on the Internet, so you might want to conduct a search for materials that may yield insights into the RFP development process. Use the RFP template from your PP1 assignment, which can be downloaded by clicking here.

Procedures and deadline: The Part 1 RFP analysis should be prepared in a Microsoft Word format suitable for electronic transmission. Any resources used beyond the textbooks need to be cited in your document, including links to relevant websites. Be sure to include footnotes and a bibliography.

Submission details: All Part 1 documents must be submitted no later than the end of Week 3. Submit a copy of: the three RFP Solicitations you have research and selected, and 2) the analysis you developed.