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Bid/No-Bid
Evaluator

A structured decision-making framework for evaluating Proof-of-Concept and Pilot opportunities. Get clear GO/NO-GO recommendations backed by proven methodologies.

Clear outcomes, no ambiguity

Every evaluation ends with one of four decisions

GO
≥ 4.0
Proceed with confidence
MONITORING
3.5 - 3.9
Proceed with oversight
CONDITIONAL
3.0 - 3.4
Proceed if conditions met
NO-GO
< 3.0
Do not pursue
AI-Powered

Intelligent assistance

Let AI help you evaluate faster while keeping full control. Your API keys, your data, your decisions.

Document Auto-Assessment

Upload RFPs, proposals, or project docs. AI analyzes content and pre-fills all 12 criteria with suggested scores and rationale. Review and adjust before finalizing.

PDFWordText

AI Score Suggestions

Click the AI button on any criterion to get a suggested score based on your notes and project context. Each suggestion includes detailed rationale you can incorporate.

Per-criterionContext-aware

Report Generation

Generate executive summaries, risk analysis narratives, and GO/NO-GO recommendation rationale. Export as Markdown for stakeholder communication.

Executive SummaryRisk Analysis

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

AI features use your own API keys from OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Azure. Keys are encrypted in your browser - we never see or store them. Your prompts go directly to your LLM provider, not through our servers. Configure in Settings.

OpenAI
Gemini
Azure

Why trust this tool?

Every aspect of the evaluation is grounded in established frameworks from management consulting, project management, and sales qualification.

PMI
PMBOK Guide, 7th Edition

Weighted Scoring Model

Based on the Project Management Institute's project selection methodology. Each of 12 criteria is assigned a weight reflecting its importance. The final score is calculated as Σ(score × weight).

McKinsey
The McKinsey Way

MECE Framework

Categories are Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive. Win Probability, Business Value, Technical Feasibility, and Risk cover all decision factors without overlap.

Shipley
Shipley Capture Guide, 3rd Ed

Bid/No-Bid Matrix

Inspired by Shipley Associates' capture management methodology. Threshold-based decisions with scores above certain thresholds leading to GO, below to NO-GO.

IBM
Sales Methodology

BANT Qualification

The PoC Readiness Checklist incorporates Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline principles to verify prerequisites before proceeding. 3+ unmitigated NO items triggers automatic NO-GO.

Risk Mgmt
Gartner Risk Framework

Veto Authority

Critical criteria (Technical Complexity, Partner Dependency, Quality Risk) can trigger automatic NO-GO regardless of aggregate score. Prevents commercial optimism from overriding delivery reality.

Defense
Lohfeld Proposal Guide

Pwin Analysis

Probability of Win quantification adapted from government contracting. Win Probability category (35% weight) uses proven indicators from defense industry capture management.

12 criteria, 4 categories

A balanced scorecard covering commercial viability, technical feasibility, and risk.

A. Win Probability

Business Reviewer
35%
Customer Relationship (15%)
Competitive Position (10%)
Requirements Fit (10%)

B. Business Value

Business Reviewer
25%
PoC Revenue (10%)
Follow-on Potential (10%)
Strategic Value (5%)

C. Technical Feasibility

Technical Reviewer
25%
VETO POWER
Technical Complexity (12%) [VETO]
Team Expertise (8%)
Timeline Realism (5%)

D. Risk Assessment

Technical Reviewer
15%
VETO POWER
Partner Dependency (6%) [VETO]
Quality Risk (5%) [VETO]
Scope Creep Risk (4%)

Your evaluations stay private

All evaluation data is stored locally in your browser. We only store your email for authentication. Your scores, comments, and decisions never leave your device. Export anytime as JSON for backup or sharing.

Simple workflow

From opportunity to decision in a structured, auditable process.

Step 1
Create
New evaluation
Step 2
Score
12 criteria
Step 3
Checklist
7 readiness items
Step 4
Business Review
Categories A & B
Step 5
Technical Review
Categories C & D
Step 6
Decision
GO / NO-GO

Ready to evaluate?

Make your first GO/NO-GO decision with a structured, evidence-based framework.