Software RFP template

Use before requesting a proposal or signing a build contract — no PDF required. Mesopo teams in Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra use this list to reduce discovery gaps and payment surprises.

RFP sections to include

Executive summary with Iraq branch count and RTL language requirements.
Current systems inventory — ERP, ecommerce, payment gateways in use.
Mandatory FIB/FastPay/Qi integration scope with sandbox acceptance tests.
Arabic and Kurdish UI coverage matrix by module.
Data migration assumptions — volumes, cutover window, rollback criteria.
Training plan with sessions in Arabic and onsite Basra/Baghdad options.
Support SLAs with Erbil/Baghdad business hours explicitly stated.
Qualitative pricing format — no dollar rate cards; milestone-based acceptance.