Consult the U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory when put on-line on the SBA's website in the near future. IFB now refers to Sealed Bidding and RFP now refers to Negotiated Procurement. RFQ still refers to requesting oral or written prices on small purchases. The CBD is the public notification media which U.S. Government agencies use to identify proposed contract actions and contract awards. It is published in five or six daily editions as necessary.
Some exceptions apply to the requirements.
Business Development program is designed to provide business development assistance and technical assistance to help socially and economically disadvantaged American businesses gain access to the mainstream American economy. The program is named for the section of the Small Business Act that authorizes its policies and procedures. If a contractor abandons a contract or fails to perform satisfactorily, the contracting officer may terminate the contract for default and charge the contractor the excess re-procurement costs.