# BidShield AI Bid Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist for public solicitation review only. Do not use it with CUI, classified information, export-controlled technical data, sensitive customer data, or non-public source-selection material.

## Opportunity Fit

- Opportunity title and solicitation number are captured.
- Agency and office are identified.
- NAICS code is captured and compared with company registrations.
- Set-aside status is captured and compared with eligibility.
- Place of performance is captured and compared with delivery footprint.
- Due date and time zone are confirmed.
- Q&A deadline is confirmed.

## Proposal Burden

- Section L instructions are identified.
- Section M evaluation factors are identified.
- Proposal volumes are listed.
- Page limits are listed.
- Mandatory forms are listed.
- Submission portal and instructions are confirmed.
- Required deliverables are listed.

## Cyber And Compliance Triage

- DFARS 252.204-7012, 252.204-7020, or 252.204-7021 language is flagged.
- CMMC references are flagged.
- NIST SP 800-171 or SPRS language is flagged.
- Possible CUI or export-controlled language is escalated for human review.
- Subcontractor flowdown requirements are captured.

## Bid Decision

- Bid/no-bid score is documented.
- Top reasons for the recommendation are documented.
- Missing information is listed.
- Clarification questions are drafted.
- Proposal owner and next action are assigned.

## Disclaimer

BidShield AI supports bid-readiness triage only. It does not certify CMMC compliance, provide legal advice, replace cybersecurity review, or determine eligibility.