A section of a bid or proposal in which the bidder identifies any assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, or exceptions relating to the customer’s requirements, terms and conditions, or draft contract. This section enables the customer to identify proposed departures from the procurement documents and assess their impact on compliance, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
Assumptions and Exceptions
A bid section stating any assumptions, clarifications, or exceptions to the customer's requirements or terms, so departures and their impact can be assessed.
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