A proposal storyboard is a way to organize information for sections of
a proposal before writing the actual material. This is a storyboard
template derived from proposal projects I have worked on.
C.1 Information
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Applicable section |
Document volume and section number
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Section title |
Title of the section
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Page limitation |
Number of pages, or none
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Section author |
Person responsible for this subsection
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Volume lead |
Person for the overall volume or section
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Date |
Date this template filled out
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C.2 Inputs
This information what the section should respond to. These are not the
solution; they are a statement of the problem that the proposal
section should address.
C.2.1 Proposal context
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Show here where in the overall structure of the proposal this section
falls. Often a copy of the relevant outline, with this section
highlighted.
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C.2.2 Applicable requirements
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List here of the requirements from the stakeholder. If those
requirements are stated explicitly in the solicitation, copy them
verbatim here.
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C.2.3 Competitor positioning
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Discuss how competitors are likely to approach this section, and the
strengths and weaknesses of their approach (if appropriate).
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C.3 Output
This material documents what the proposal section will contain.
C.3.1 Main idea
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Describe the content for this section.
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If appropriate, address who will do what when to make it happen.
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C.3.2 Graphics
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Sketch or describe graphics that might be helpful in this section.
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C.4 Analysis
C.4.1 General
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Innovations
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Describe any innovations associated with the approach.
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Compliance
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Describe how this idea or approach for the section addresses
requirements.
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C.4.2 Features and benefits
Identify the features and benefits associated with the approach. When
possible, emphasize advantages over anticipated approaches by
competitors. Include examples of achievable performance standards or
metrics when appropriate.
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Feature | Benefit
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Feature 1 | Benefit 1
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Feature 2 | Benefit 2
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C.4.3 Risks
Identify any risks and corresponding mitigations associated with the
approach. Include both technical risks and competitive risks.
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Risk | Mitigation
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Risk 1 | Mitigation 1
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Risk 2 | Mitigation 2
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