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Research active solicitations
Once you’ve
registered your business
, and possibly
certified as a small business
and/or been
awarded a Schedule contract
, it’s time to research
active contract solicitations
for opportunities you want to pursue.
How to find the right opportunity
Can’t find opportunities you’re eligible for?
Revisit how to
gain access to contract opportunities
Regardless of the industry you’re in, you’ll find contract opportunities by searching:
Active
contract opportunities on SAM.gov
Schedule
contract opportunities (for Schedule holders only) on eBuy
Contract opportunities are published as “
solicitations
.” A solicitation details the government’s requirements, terms and conditions, and the evaluation factors they’ll use to award the contract.
Read the solicitation classification, description, and any associated documents carefully to know if the contract will be:
Set aside for small businesses or a particular category of
small business
limited to an existing set of businesses
Limited to businesses inside a geographic area
Subject to any other competitive restrictions
The four common types of solicitations are:
Request for proposals (RFP)
is used to communicate the government’s requirements and requests proposals
Request for quotes (RFQ)
is typically used to obtain price, cost, delivery, and related information from suppliers when the government anticipates it can fulfill its requirements using simplified acquisition procedures
Sealed bid solicitation, or invitation for bids (IFB)
is usually awarded without discussions or negotiations. The contract is awarded to the qualified vendor offering the lowest price
Sources sought or request for information (RFI)
is a market research tool used to obtain price, delivery, capabilities, interest, etc. for planning purposes
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