What are RFP trigger words?

Trigger words are specific legal signifiers like 'Shall', 'Must', 'Will', and 'Required' that indicate a binding contractual obligation in an RFP or Statement of Work.

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Why these words matter?

Federal procurement uses specific "Legal Signifiers" to define non-negotiable requirements.

**Shall/Must**: Contractual mandates.
**Will**: Binding performance agreement.
**Deliverable**: Financial and output liability.

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