What should disqualify an attractive proposal?

Pause selection if the supplier refuses an unfamiliar test, cannot explain data use, treats a future roadmap as a purchased capability, or cannot separate draft output from approved pricing. Require a remediation plan before comparing scores.

Likewise, challenge your own requirements. A demand for autonomous code compliance or guaranteed zero omissions may be impossible to substantiate and could encourage misleading promises. Buy an evidence-producing workflow with defined limits and an accountable reviewer.