Note: FedBizOpps (FBO) has been replaced by System for Award Management (SAM) FedBizOpps (FBO) is a government web-based portal that allows vendors to review federal procurement opportunities over $25,000. These opportunities include requests for industry day participation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), synopses, source sought notice, special notice, and award notices. Federal …
The Department of Defense (DD) Form 254 “Contract Security Classification Specification” provides a contractor (or a subcontractor) the security requirements, classification guidance, and handling procedures for classified material received and/or generated on a classified contract. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that a DD Form 254 be incorporated in each classified contract, and the National …
The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) is a list of authorized data requirements for a specific procurement that forms part of a contract. It comprises either a single DD Form 1423, or a series of DD Forms 1423 containing data requirements and delivery information. The CDRL is the standard format for identifying potential data requirements …
The Source Selection Plan (SSP) is a key document that specifies how the source selection activities will be organized, initiated, and conducted. It serves as the guide for conducting the evaluation and analysis of proposals and the selection of source(s) for the acquisition. SSP must clearly and succinctly express the Government’s minimum needs (evaluation factors) …
The Statement of Work (SOW) is a document that enables the offeror to clearly understand the government’s needs for the work to be done in developing or producing the goods or services to be delivered by a contractor. It defines (either directly or by reference to other documents) all work (non-specification) performance requirements for a …
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a solicitation used in negotiated acquisition to communicate government requirements to the prospective contractors and to solicit proposals. At a minimum, solicitations shall describe the Government’s requirement, anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract, information required in the offeror’s proposal, and (for competitive acquisitions) the criteria …
A Proposal Development Process helps organizations respond to a buyer’s Request for Proposals (RFP). An established proposal development process should help organizations develop the best proposal possible that satisfies all the buyer’s needs and requirements. Organizations that understand the customer’s procurement process, proposal evaluation methodology, governing regulations, standards, and laws have an inherent advantage over …
A Proposal Compliance Matrix is a cross-reference table that tells proposal evaluators where they can find responses to specific Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements. It helps ensure proposal managers that the proposal responds to and complies with all the Proposal requirements. A Compliance Matrix should form part of each proposal volume and is normally requested …
A business proposal is a written offer from a seller to a prospective buyer as part of the process of obtaining business. In the Government, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is developed when the Government needs to purchase goods and services from the industry. An RFP gives companies the opportunity to compete for these goods …
