RFP

A Request for Proposal is a solicitation document used in negotiated acquisitions that requests offerors to submit both technical and price proposals. RFPs are used for complex requirements where the government expects to conduct discussions and negotiations before award.

RFPs contain instructions for proposal submission, evaluation criteria and their relative importance, contract terms and conditions, and the statement of work or performance work statement. Contractors respond with detailed proposals addressing all evaluation factors. RFPs allow for best-value tradeoffs between technical merit and price rather than awarding solely to the lowest bidder.