Vendor Evaluation

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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.
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# 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.