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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


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What Is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?


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A request for proposal (RFP) is a structured acquisition process that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it. Most organizations prefer to launch their projects using RFPs, and many governments always use them.  In some cases there is are a minimum number of respondents required and minimum timeframe to make an award.