A unique number assigned by the General Services Administration which catalogs a wide range of items by commodity, group, and class. A summary of a solicitation package sent to prospective bidders, who may then request the entire solicitation package. Proposal A solicitation issued by the government to prospective offerors. An RFP describes what the government requires and how the offerors will be evaluated. Negotiations may be conducted with offers.
Award is based on a combination of lowest price and technical merit.
A solicitation restricted to competition completed only among small businesses. A small business that is owned and operated by a socially or economically disadvantaged individual. A code number used by the government to classify goods or services by their principal purpose. Solicitation A document that describes the specifications of what the government requires. Statement of Work A description of the government's requirements for purchasing a good or service.