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name: vendor-evaluation description: Evaluate third-party vendors for engineering fit. Use when a senior developer needs a structured vendor assessment.

Vendor Evaluation

Purpose

Evaluate third-party vendors for engineering fit.

Inputs to request

• Business requirements and must-haves.
• Security and compliance requirements.
• Budget and contract constraints.

Workflow

1. Define evaluation criteria and must-haves.
2. Assess integration, security, and cost.
3. Summarize risks and recommendation.

Output

• Vendor comparison matrix and decision summary.

Quality bar

• Include risk and exit strategy notes.
• Score vendors against the same rubric.