Section 15 · AI Opportunity-Scoring Engine
Hard disqualifiers first. Then a weighted, evidence-based fit score.
Any hard disqualifier means reject, regardless of score. Otherwise, nine weighted factors produce a score out of 100 and a clear decision band.
10
Hard disqualifiers
9
Weighted factors
100
Max score
Hard disqualifiers (automatic reject)
- Applicant type is ineligible
- Business location is ineligible
- Required certification is absent
- SAM registration will not be active
- Deadline is impossible
- Match funding is unavailable
- Required license is absent
- Conflict-of-interest rule cannot be satisfied
- Required experience cannot be proven
- Submission would require a false certification
Weighted fit score (100 total)
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 20 |
| Capability alignment | 15 |
| Past performance | 15 |
| Customer/agency alignment | 10 |
| Geographic alignment | 10 |
| Financial capacity | 10 |
| Competitive positioning | 10 |
| Deadline readiness | 5 |
| Strategic value | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Decision bands
90–100Priority pursuit
80–89Strong pursuit
70–79Pursue with partner or gap plan
60–69Monitor
Below 60No-bid
Any hard disqualifierReject regardless of score
Separate scoring models by opportunity type
Government contractsGrantsSBIR/STTRVC and angel investmentLoansSponsorshipsAcceleratorsCorporate supplier programs
Live fit-score calculator
Move the sliders to reflect verified facts about a specific opportunity, then calculate the weighted fit score and decision band. This never invents facts \u2014 you supply the inputs.
Hard-disqualifier checks
Conditional requirements
Only check "required" if this specific opportunity actually demands it — then confirm whether it is held.