RFP
Request for Proposal. The formal solicitation. The government saying "submit your proposal by this date."
Why It Matters
The RFP is the starting gun for capture teams. It contains the requirements (SOW/PWS), evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. By the time an RFP drops, the best capture teams have already been shaping the opportunity for months through market research, RFI responses, and industry days.
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