> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bluegenai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Phase 1: Pre-RFP Solutioning

> Understand what Phase 1 covers and which path applies to your context before you start.

Phase 1 — Pre-RFP Solutioning covers all work that happens before development begins. The outputs are primarily visual, narrative, and documentary — prototypes, solution narratives, and procurement documents that either support a competitive bid or build internal alignment before resources are committed.

<Note>
  The Draft Apps generated in the Prototype tab are functional rendered code — not traditional wireframes or static mockups. They are one step away from a fully deployed production application. Switching to the Build tab at any point converts a Draft App into a live deployed application.
</Note>

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## Why Phase 1 has two paths

Phase 1 serves different purposes depending on your situation. The platform features are the same — the Prototype tab, prompt-driven generation, and procurement document tools. The difference is context, audience, and what the outputs are used for.

|                     | Path A                                                        | Path B                                                                             |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Who**             | Contractors and integrators                                   | Government offices and contracted teams                                            |
| **Context**         | Pre-award — responding to an RFP or building capture strategy | Post-award — resources are in place, development has not started                   |
| **Goal**            | Win the contract                                              | Align stakeholders and get internal approval before development begins             |
| **Outputs**         | Client prototypes, proposal artifacts, procurement documents  | Leadership review prototypes, concept of operations documents, solution narratives |
| **What comes next** | Award and Phase 2                                             | Phase 2 — Requirements Refinement & CAB                                            |

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## Which path applies to you?

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  <Card title="Path A — Contractor / Integrator BD Solutioning" icon="file-contract" href="/building-web-apps/phase-1-path-a">
    You are a contractor or integrator responding to an RFP, task order, or SOW — or building capture strategy before award. Use BlueGenAI to generate client prototypes, proposal artifacts, and procurement documents from solicitation materials.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Path B — Government Office Stakeholder Alignment" icon="building-columns" href="/building-web-apps/phase-1-path-b">
    You are a government office or contracted team with resources already in place. Use BlueGenAI to generate stakeholder alignment prototypes and concept of operations documents before development work begins.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Not sure which path?

If you are responding to a solicitation or building a proposal — **Path A**.

If you already have a contract and need to align stakeholders before development begins — **Path B**.

If you are not sure, start with Path A. The workflow is transferable and the skills carry forward.