Mandatory vendor registration in the federal System for Award Management with a Unique Entity Identifier.

Binding proposal instructions covering format, organization, page limits, and submission requirements.

Defines factors, subfactors, and relative importance used to rate proposals.

Procurement reserved for eligible small businesses under SBA programs.

The formal notice and package (RFP/RFQ) through which a buyer requests offers from vendors.

High-level objectives that allow offerors to propose innovative methods and detailed work statements.

Agency notice to assess vendor interest, capabilities, and set-aside suitability before an RFP.

Contractual description of the work to be performed, deliverables, standards, and acceptance criteria.

Agreement under a prime contract where part of the work is performed by another company.

An order for services placed against an existing contract vehicle such as an IDIQ.

Pre-award contract between companies defining roles for a joint pursuit.

Proposal section explaining the technical approach, architecture, methods, and performance outcomes.