A boilerplate is a block of reusable, approved text – dealing with a particular defined subject. If prepared properly, it can easily be embedded into a response to an RFP, with little or no reworking required. Boilerplate source material can be extracted from previous proposals and existing marketing documents. The only way to refine and verify this information is to harass product marketing and engineering personnel.

The text must be reworked such that it comprehensively covers a particular subject and is structured in a logical and incremental fashion.

The saving in time for presales staff is substantial and the process ensures accuracy and completeness.