GovDirections RFP Writer

How to Build Your Indicators (In 10 Minutes)

List 8–12 Indicators that define the opportunities you want (fit, eligibility, effort, value).
Make each indicator measurable (yes/no or scoreable).
Assign a weight (1–5) based on importance to your business.
Use Eagle Eye to score each opportunity and apply the GovDirections ranking labels.

Best practice: Use weights to reflect your reality. Weight 5 = deal breaker. Weight 1 = nice-to-have.

Starter Categories (Choose What Fits)

Fit

Alignment with services
Relevant past performance
Buyer type (federal/state/local)
Industry match / mission match

Eligibility

Set-aside requirements
Certifications required
Geographic restrictions
Licensing / clearance requirements

Value

Budget threshold / minimum value
Payment terms
Contract length
Profitability potential

Effort

Proposal complexity
Meetings required
Turnaround timeline
Remote work allowed

Indicator Builder Template (Fill This In)

Use this format. Keep indicators specific, measurable, and aligned to your capacity.

Indicator

Example: “Budget is at least $50,000”

How to Score

0 = No | 0.5 = Partial | 1 = Yes

Weight (1–5)

Example: 5 (deal-breaker)

Tip: If you can’t explain how to score it, it’s probably too vague — rewrite it until it’s measurable.

Copy/Paste Prompt: Build My Indicators of Success

Paste this into Eagle Eye to generate a tailored set of Indicators of Success for your company.

You are Eagle Eye by GovDirections. Help me build my Indicators of Success for evaluating RFPs and bids.

Here is information about my company (capability statement, services, typical clients, capacity, target agency types, preferred contract size, and any restrictions):
[Paste capability statement summary or key company facts]

Please produce:
1) A list of 10 Indicators of Success tailored to my business (specific and measurable)
2) For each indicator: how to score it (0 / 0.5 / 1)
3) Recommend a weight (1–5) for each indicator and explain briefly why
4) Provide the final output in a reusable format like:
   - Indicator — Weight (1–5) — Scoring rule

Rules:
- Avoid vague indicators
- Do not invent facts about my company
- Focus on what increases win probability and reduces wasted proposal time.

Copy/Paste Prompt: Refine and Weight My Indicators

Use this after you have an initial indicator list.

You are Eagle Eye by GovDirections. Refine and weight my Indicators of Success.

Here are my current indicators:
[Paste your current list]

Please do the following:
1) Rewrite indicators so each one is specific and measurable
2) Identify which indicators are deal-breakers (should be weight 5)
3) Suggest final weights (1–5) for each indicator with brief reasoning
4) Return the final list in this format:
   - Indicator — Weight — Scoring rule (0/0.5/1)
5) Provide “Top 3 Most Important Indicators” and explain why.

Copy/Paste Prompt: Convert My Indicators into a Scoring Sheet

Use this to generate a reusable score table.

You are Eagle Eye by GovDirections. Convert my Indicators of Success into a reusable scoring sheet.

Here are my indicators with weights:
[Paste indicator list]

Please output:
1) A scoring sheet table with columns:
   - Indicator | Weight | Score (0/0.5/1) | Weighted Points | Notes
2) Instructions for how to use it for any RFP/bid
3) A short reminder of the GovDirections ranking labels:
   - 90–100%: You are the One I Wanted to Find
   - 80–89%: Great Chance
   - 70–79%: Average
   - Below 70%: Let's Pass

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