Part 1: Develop an abbreviated RFP based on the information in the case. A suggested outline follows but need not be followed. Some information may not be in the case - you can use your own assumptions. 1. Executive Summary a. Summary of needs and request for action b. Brief Background c. Description of Final Deliverable 2. Statement of Work a. Detailing Scope b. Detailing Major Deliverables 3. Customer Requirements a. Specifications b. Attributes c. Physical or operational parameters 4. Deliverables a. Identify tangible items contractor is to supply b. Interim and Final 5. Required experience and staffing a. Any special skills required? b. Expectations on experience of company/staff. 6. Format and Content of Proposals a. What is to be included in the response. b. Format of the response c. Due date for response d. Maximum size of response 7. Evaluation Criteria Part 2: a. What criteria will be used to choose winning vendor b. What is priority of those criteria Make a Vendor Selection from either Vendor B or Vendor E. Again, no "right" answer. The selection will be evaluated on the objective and thorough evaluation of the proposals.