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Solicitation

Formal government request for contractors to submit offers.

Definition

Solicitation Formal government request for contractors to submit offers.

Definition

A solicitation is a formal government request for contractors to submit offers for goods or services. Types include RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Solicitations contain all the information needed to prepare and submit a proposal, including requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.

Related Terms

  • IFB

    Invitation for Bid - sealed bidding where lowest price wins.

  • RFP

    Request for Proposal - solicitation for complex requirements evaluating technical merit and price.

  • RFQ

    Request for Quote - solicitation for commercial items with simpler evaluation.

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