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name: making-bid-no-bid-decisions
description: Produces a milestone 3 bid or no-bid assessment aligned to Shipley-style decision gates. Use when the team needs a structured recommendation on whether to bid, not bid, or defer pending critical information.
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# Shipley Milestone 3 Bid No-Bid

## Purpose

Frame the bid decision in a way that is evidence-based, explicit, and actionable.

## Default workflow

1. Review the latest opportunity intelligence.
2. Separate must-have evidence from assumptions.
3. Weigh strengths, risks, and blockers.
4. State the bid or no-bid recommendation and rationale.

## Output

Return the recommendation, supporting evidence, confidence, blockers, and follow-up actions.

## Additional material

- Examples: `examples/`
- Tests: `tests/`
- References: `references/`