Will users consider an invitation to a seminar a commercial solicitation? [closed]

1. What is the first step in the solicitation phase?
2. What is included in an RFP?
3. What is RFP and RFQ?
4. What is the RFP process?

What is the first step in the solicitation phase?

39Q: The first step in solicitation and award is to: 39A: Notify industry that a contract need exists and identify parameters of that need.

What is included in an RFP?

What does an RFP include? An RFP generally includes background on the issuing organization and its lines of business (LOBs), a set of specifications that describe the sought-after solution and evaluation criteria that disclose how proposals will be graded.

What is RFP and RFQ?

In order for a business to know they're getting the best deal for a project, they need their potential vendors to submit an RFQ (request for quote) or an RFP (request for proposal). These documents can help a business decide which vendor to use.

What is the RFP process?

The RFP process begins with drafting a request for proposal. Bidders review the solicitation and submit suggestions for improvement. After implementing feedback, the final request for proposal is issued. Bidders then submit their proposals.