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01 / DECISION GUIDE

Published scope, coverage, tooling, commercial entry and verification gaps.

Rule	Why it matters
Match scope and dates	A rate or service claim is meaningful only within the same task boundary and period.
Keep unknowns visible	An absent published answer does not prove the capability is absent.
Separate coverage and SLA	Round-the-clock presence does not define acknowledgement or resolution.
Use mandatory gates before preferences	A failed security or delivery requirement cannot be offset by a lower price.

Record approximate users, endpoints, ticket categories and current PSA/RMM.
Define required hours, timezone, holidays, supported languages and client-contact rules.
Assign severity, escalation ownership, data access and approval boundaries.
Set the pilot acceptance tests, reporting cadence and exit requirements.

Use the complete RFP template or review the vendor checklist. Keep credentials and confidential client or ticket data out of planning documents.