Which fields are required to move to Stage 3?

• A. Competition
• B. Incumbent Vendor
• C. Primary Proposal Initiated Date
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Stage progression is driven by data completeness across several key fields. To move to Stage 3 you need a complete record that covers all three aspects: there must be a clearly documented competitive process, there must be an identified incumbent vendor, and there must be a recorded date when the primary proposal was initiated. Each piece serves a purpose: the Competition field shows there is or was a competitive effort, the Incumbent Vendor field notes who is currently in place and may be involved in the transition, and the Primary Proposal Initiated Date provides a timeline for when the process started, which helps with scheduling and accountability. Together, these fields ensure governance and traceability for advancing in the workflow. If any one of them is missing, the record isn’t fully prepared to advance, so all three must be present.