>>> [!note] Migrated issue <!-- Drupal.org comment --> <!-- Migrated from issue #3564538. --> Reported by: [kristen pol](https://www.drupal.org/user/8389) >>> <p>[Tracker]<br> <strong>Update Summary: </strong>[META] Software Development Factory RFP<br> <strong>Additional Collaborators: </strong> @breidert @yautja_cetanu @domidc @david.lynch<br> <em>Metadata is used by the <a href="https://www.drupalstarforge.ai/" title="AI Tracker">AI Tracker.</a> Docs and additional fields <a href="https://www.drupalstarforge.ai/ai-dashboard/docs" title="AI Issue Tracker Documentation">here</a>.</em><br> [/Tracker]</p> <h3 id="summary-problem-motivation">Problem/Motivation</h3> <p>We want to ship faster and want professional innovation and product management to make this happen.</p> <h3 id="summary-proposed-resolution">Proposed resolution</h3> <p>Use some of the Drupal AI funds to hire vendors for innovation and product management.</p> <h3 id="summary-remaining-tasks">Target date or deadline</h3> <p>February 2026</p> <h3 id="summary-remaining-tasks">Remaining tasks</h3> <ul> <li><del>Create and review RFP</del></li> <li><del>Team in-person focus session for RFP in Vienna</del></li> <li><del>Run an in-person maker RFP meeting in Vienna</del></li> <li><del>Run online maker RFP and status meeting after Vienna</del></li> <li><del>Gather RFP questions and send out questions and answers</del></li> <li><del>Organize RFP proposals and prep for review session</del>s</li> <li><del>Research RFP vendors and team members</del></li> <li><del>Read, score, and rank RFP proposals without costs</del></li> <li><del>Discuss RFP proposals and understand pros and cons</del></li> <li><del>Create a cost comparison of RFP proposals</del></li> <li><del>Create and present RFP status for Sprint 0 maker meeting</del></li> <li><del>Discuss RFP short list based on review and costs</del></li> <li><del>Create questions for RFP interviews</del></li> <li><del>Schedule and run RFP interviews</del></li> <li><del>Final RFP discussions and decisions</del></li> <li><del>Communicate RFP decisions to vendors and internal teams</del></li> <li><del>Communicate RFP decisions to makers</del></li> <li><del>Schedule maker meeting to discuss RFP decisions and next steps</del></li> <li><del>Onboard innovation and product management teams</del></li> <li><del>Communicate RFP decisions to the external community</del></li> <li><del>Follow up RFP vendor meetings and communication as needed</del></li> </ul>