NOVELTY - The system (12) has an authentication interface that is accessible to isolated data structures. Application software (17) and a database (19) e.g. MySQL, are installed on a computer system (3) having an internet connection accessible through the authentication interface. The application software comprises a configure solicitation module to set bid qualification parameters. Bid submission data entered within the system is automatically ranked based on one of the bid qualification parameters. Each isolated data structure prevents cross storing of the bid submission data.    USE - Procurement management system for managing a request for proposal e.g. grant proposal and offer proposal, to provide secure, online centralized control over a solicitation and bidding process for procurement of services i.e. electricity services, and commodities on an internet or intranet database platform of a computer system e.g. mobile device such as PDA, iPod (RTM: Portable media player), iPad (RTM: tablet computer), tablet computer and cell phone, for applications e.g. energy production applications such as wind, solar or geothermal energy production applications. Can also be used for medical research applications, utility industrial applications, military and industrial procurement applications and educational procurement applications.    ADVANTAGE - The system tailors the offer proposal to a specific industry and to a specific company within the industry. The system disseminates information fairly to all bidders and uses information submitted to pre-screen bidders based on requirements of the proposal. The system allows access to submissions for review by the industry and regulatory authorities and the submissions to be ranked and qualified throughout a bidding process so as to efficiently and effectively select appropriate offers that meet the proposal. The system eliminates a possibility of submission of non-conforming, late or incomplete bids through implementation of bid specific entry forms having range and threshold level parameters within a data field so as to screen and prevent entries outside of the prescribed parameters, thus delivering improvement in efficiency to the bid process. The system provides a secure platform for uploading sensitive documents and information. The system inactivates Requests for Proposal (RFP) prior to scheduled close date due to error or the presentation of incorrect information such that uniformity and the consistency of information presented to all bidders is maintained. The system provides many stages of review by a solicitor prior to activation to avoid a scenario that requires an unscheduled shutdown due to the presentation of inaccurate or incomplete information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing a request for proposal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a computer system for a procurement management system.    Computer system (3)    Procurement management system (12)    Internet (14)    Application software (17)    Database (19)