====== 6 Specific Requirements on Proposals ====== [[dido:00-sip-ra:start|Return to Structured Information Processing Reference Architecture (SIP-RA) Request for Proposal]] The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:platform_independent_model|Platform Independent Model (PIM)]] defining a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture|Reference Architecture (RA)]] governing the controlled processing of structured information artifacts. The requested architecture addresses the separation of data, [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:structure|structure]], semantics, and interpretation within mission-critical and regulated environments, including defense and security domains operating across jurisdictional boundaries. A Reference Architecture, as requested by this RFP, defines abstract architectural constructs, roles, boundaries, interface contracts, governance mechanisms, and conformance points at the platform-independent level. It establishes separation of concerns and lifecycle control for structural and semantic artifacts. A Reference Architecture does not prescribe implementation technologies, deployment topologies, transport protocols, domain-specific data models, or specific ontologies. This page identifies the subsections for Specific Requirements on Proposals. {{indexmenu>dido:00-sip-ra:06-specific-requirements-on-proposals#1|js navbar nocookie maxjs#1 id#sip_ra_specific_requirements_on_proposals_nav}} ---- © 2026 Dido Solutions, Inc. and Jackrabbit Consulting, Inc.