All glossary terms
Solicitations

Section K: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements

The part of a solicitation where offerors complete required self-certifications, such as small business size status and tax matters.

Related terms

Section C: Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
The technical heart of a solicitation, containing the Statement of Work, Performance Work Statement, or specifications describing exactly what the government needs delivered or performed.
Section D: Packaging and Marking
The part of a solicitation specifying packaging, packing, preservation, and marking requirements for physical deliverables.
Section E: Inspection and Acceptance
The part of a solicitation defining how the government will inspect and accept delivered goods or services, including quality standards and inspection authority.
Section F: Deliveries or Performance
The part of a solicitation stating the delivery schedule, period of performance, and place of performance a contractor must meet.
Section G: Contract Administration Data
The part of a solicitation covering administrative mechanics of running the contract after award, such as invoicing instructions and points of contact.
Section H: Special Contract Requirements
A catch-all section of a solicitation for terms specific to that procurement that don't fit elsewhere in the Uniform Contract Format, such as organizational conflict of interest rules or key personnel provisions.
Section I: Contract Clauses
The part of a solicitation listing the FAR, agency-specific, and other clauses that will govern the resulting contract.
Section J: List of Attachments
An index of every attachment, exhibit, and standalone document incorporated into the solicitation by reference.
Section K: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements
The part of a solicitation where offerors complete required self-certifications, such as small business size status and tax matters.
Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors
The instructions offerors must follow to prepare and submit a compliant proposal, covering volume structure, page limits, formatting, and submission deadlines.
Section M: Evaluation Factors for Award
The part of a solicitation stating the evaluation factors and subfactors the government will use to judge proposals, and the basis for award.
Solicitation
Official government document (RFP, RFQ, IFB) inviting proposals or bids.