Yesterday I got an e-mail from someone who asked:
"I was wondering how the letters in each RFP was developed. For instance, I'm familiar with sections C (SOW), L, M, K, but why aren't they sequential? i.e., there's no Section A or B, etc....I look forward to your reply."
A good question. Most, but not all RFPs do have sequential sections but lots of times we really don't pay attention to those we feel are less important. And some RFPs just leave out certain sections if they don't apply. But in case you want to know, here they are:
A -- Solicitation/contract form
B -- Supplies or services and prices or costs
C -- Description/specifications/work statement
D -- Packaging and marking
E -- Inspection and acceptance
F -- Deliveries or performance
G -- Contract administration data
H -- Special contract requirements
I -- Contract clauses
J -- List of documents, exhibits, and other attachments
K -- Representations, certifications, and other statements of bidders/offerors or quoters
L -- Instructions, conditions, and notices to bidders/offerors or quoters
M -- Evaluation factors for award
Hi Deborah. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Mine passed in 2003, at age 79. About your latest blog of the letters in an RFP, I've never seen the description of the items (A) through (M) as you've presented them. That is, you seem to say this is some sort of "regulation" sequence of items to go into an RFP. Can you provide a URL confirming/demonstrating this? I've been a proposal writer for over 20 years. Regards, Trudy
Trudy, sections A through M in an RFP are called the "Uniform Contract Format." You can find reference to this format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), in the following sections:
Hope that helps.