RFP Trap: ‘AI + Light Review’ Is Often a False Economy
2026-04-04 02:01:14
The cheapest proposal often turns you into the QA department
In RFPs, “AI + light review” looks efficient:
- fast turnaround
- lower unit price
But the hidden cost shows up later:
- internal reviewers fix terminology and consistency
- repeated issues reappear every release
- disputes happen because acceptance criteria were never defined
What vendors won’t say: you’re buying process quality, not word count
If a vendor cannot explain their control layer, the low price usually means: - minimal QA - inconsistent reviewers - no prevention (issues repeat)
Three questions that expose real capability
1) What is locked?
- termbase
- numbers/units rules
- compliance phrases
2) What is checked automatically?
- terminology consistency
- numbers/units
- formatting (tables, lists)
3) What evidence is delivered?
- sampling method
- defect severity definition
- closure cycle time
Our approach
We combine speed with control: AI-assisted drafting where appropriate, and a documented QA layer so procurement can accept delivery with evidence — not hope.
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