RFP Intelligence + Response Agent
Qualify bids. Win more. Stop responding to RFPs you can't win.
Dual-phase agentic swarm that qualifies RFP bid worthiness then drafts a Response Intelligence Brief. Phase 1: Scout researches company + Assessor scores bid worthiness (BWS 1-10). Phase 2 only runs if BWS ≥ threshold — Extractor parses requirements, Matcher analyzes past response coverage, Strategist drafts brief.
Five Agents. Two Phases. Zero Wasted Bids.
Step 1 — The Scout
Tier 1 Reasoning
Researches the issuing organization via web search — funding history, technology stack, procurement patterns, and organizational structure. Builds the intelligence foundation that drives the BWS assessment.
Step 2 — The Assessor
Tier 1 Reasoning
Scores bid worthiness (BWS 1–10) across four criteria: strategic alignment, win probability, resource requirements, and revenue potential. Low BWS triggers an immediate rejection brief — zero Phase 2 cost on bids you shouldn't pursue.
Step 3 — The Extractor
Tier 1 Reasoning
Parses every requirement, deliverable, and evaluation criterion from the RFP document. Structures unstructured procurement text into a machine-readable requirement matrix.
Step 4 — The Matcher
Tier 1 Reasoning
Analyzes your past proposals against extracted requirements. Identifies coverage gaps, reusable sections, and areas requiring new content. Quantifies your response readiness before you start writing.
Step 5 — The Strategist
Tier 1 Reasoning
Drafts the Response Intelligence Brief — executive summary, requirement-by-requirement strategy, competitive positioning, and recommended response structure. The brief your team needs before the first word is written.
What It Does NOT Do
Does not submit RFPs — output is a brief, not a finished document
Does not maintain a persistent past-response database
Does not integrate with procurement platforms (Bonfire, Jaggaer) in v1
Does not generate the full proposal
The Complete Customer Success Bundle
11 files. Workflow, 5 system prompts, error handling, and complete documentation.
Tested. Measured. Documented.
All values below are from ITP testing — not estimates, not projections.
Workflow Nodes
23
Blueprint Quality Standard
12/12 PASS
Agent Roles
5 (Scout, Assessor, Extractor, Matcher, Strategist)
Credentials Required
Anthropic API (core), Notion + Gmail (optional)
Bundle Files
11
Cost Savings on Rejected Bids
51% on rejected bids
Inspection & Test Plan
ITP PASS
Cost per RFP (Full Pipeline)
$0.49 (ITP-measured)
n8n Versions Tested
n8n self-hosted
Cost per RFP (Rejected Bids)
$0.24 (ITP-measured)
Architecture: Modular Agentic Swarm (5 agents, 2 phases) Pipeline: Webhook → Scout → Assessor → BWS Router (≥ threshold) → Extractor → Matcher → Strategist → Brief Nodes: 23 specialized n8n nodes Reasoning: Tier 1 Reasoning for all 5 agents Phase 1 (Intelligence): Scout + Assessor — always runs Phase 2 (Response): Extractor + Matcher + Strategist — conditional on BWS Error Handling: 20+ documented failure modes with retry, fallback, dead letter Test Evidence: ITP PASS Cost: $0.49 per RFP (full pipeline), $0.24 per RFP (rejected bids) Savings: 51% cost reduction on bids not pursued Platform: n8n Quality Audit: BQS v2 — 12/12 PASS
RFP Intelligence + Response Agent v1.0.0
$349
one-time purchase
What you get:
- ✓23-node n8n workflow (.json) — you own it
- ✓5 production-ready agent system prompts
- ✓10 SDC inter-agent schemas
- ✓Error handling matrix (20+ failure modes documented)
- ✓Dependency matrix with ITP-measured costs
- ✓README setup guide (10 minutes)
- ✓14-day refund policy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BWS and how does it work?+
Bid Worthiness Score (BWS) is a 1–10 rating scored across four criteria: strategic alignment, win probability, resource requirements, and revenue potential. The Assessor agent evaluates each criterion independently with explicit reasoning. If BWS falls below the configurable threshold, Phase 2 is skipped entirely — saving 51% of pipeline costs on bids you shouldn’t pursue.
What triggers Phase 2?+
BWS at or above your configured threshold (default: 5). Phase 1 always runs — Scout researches the company, Assessor scores bid worthiness. If BWS meets the threshold, Phase 2 activates: Extractor parses requirements, Matcher analyzes coverage, Strategist drafts the brief. Below threshold, you receive a rejection brief only.
What credentials do I need?+
Anthropic API key (required — used by all 5 agents). Notion API (optional — for delivering the brief to Notion). Gmail OAuth2 (optional — for email trigger path). The core pipeline runs on a single credential.
What does the Response Intelligence Brief contain?+
Executive summary, requirement-by-requirement analysis, coverage mapping against past proposals, competitive positioning recommendations, and a suggested response structure. It is a strategic planning document — not a finished proposal.
Can it integrate with Gmail for RFP intake?+
Yes. The optional Gmail trigger path monitors a designated inbox for RFP documents. When an RFP email arrives, the pipeline starts automatically. Alternatively, POST RFP data directly to the webhook endpoint.
What does it NOT do?+
It does not submit RFPs — the output is a brief, not a finished document. It does not maintain a persistent database of past responses. It does not integrate with procurement platforms (Bonfire, Jaggaer) in v1. It does not generate the full proposal text.
How much does each RFP analysis cost?+
Full pipeline (both phases): approximately $0.49 per RFP. Phase 1 only (rejected bids): approximately $0.24 per RFP. Web search adds approximately $0.04 per RFP, included in the above figures. All costs are ITP-measured.
Which n8n version is required?+
Tested on n8n self-hosted. Works with both self-hosted and n8n Cloud. The README specifies the minimum version and any required community nodes.
What's the refund policy?+
14-day refund window from purchase date. You must demonstrate attempted deployment and identify a specific failure not covered by the documentation. Full terms at forgeworkflows.com/legal.