All glossary terms
Solicitations

Invitation for Bid

Sealed bidding solicitation where award goes to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible bidder.

Related terms

Amendment
A change to a published solicitation before contract award.
Best and Final Offer
In a negotiated procurement, the contractor's final revised proposal after government discussions.
Broad Agency Announcement
Competitive solicitation for basic and applied research proposals.
Competitive Range Determination
Contracting officer's decision identifying which proposals continue in the competitive process.
Draft Request for Proposal
A preliminary RFP version released for industry review and comment before the final solicitation.
Final Proposal Revision
The last opportunity for offerors to revise their proposals after discussions, prior to source selection.
Invitation for Bid
Sealed bidding solicitation where award goes to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible bidder.
Request for Information
Government tool to gather information on potential companies and capabilities.
Request for Proposal
Documents used by an agency to solicit proposals from industry. Also called a solicitation.
Request for Quotation
A simpler solicitation seeking price quotes for well-defined items.
Section A: Solicitation/Contract Form
The cover page of a federal solicitation, typically an SF 33 or SF 1449, identifying the solicitation number, issuing agency, and proposal due date; it becomes Section A of the executed contract upon award.
Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
The part of a solicitation and contract listing the contract line items being purchased, along with quantities, units, and pricing structure.