GovCon Acronym Decoder
Government contracting runs on shorthand. Search any acronym and get a plain-English definition, when you will run into it, whether you need one, and where it comes from.
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1 of 172 terms matching "RFI"
Request for Information
A market research tool. The agency is gathering information about capabilities, pricing ranges, and industry approaches. No award comes from an RFI.
When you see it
Months before a solicitation is released. This is your best chance to shape it.
Do you need it
You are not required to respond, but responding gets you on the agency's radar and can influence the eventual requirement.
Where it comes from
Issued by the contracting office or program office.
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Request for Information
A market research tool. The agency is gathering information about capabilities, pricing ranges, and industry approaches. No award comes from an RFI.
When you see it
Months before a solicitation is released. This is your best chance to shape it.
Do you need it
You are not required to respond, but responding gets you on the agency's radar and can influence the eventual requirement.
Where it comes from
Issued by the contracting office or program office.
Related terms
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