Acquisition
RFIRequest for Information
A pre-solicitation document used by government agencies to gather market information, assess industry capabilities, and refine requirements before issuing a formal solicitation.
Related Terms
RFP
A formal solicitation document issued by a government agency requesting vendors to submit detailed proposals for a specific requirement, evaluated on technical merit and price.
RFQ
A solicitation used to obtain price quotes from vendors for clearly defined commercial supplies or services, typically evaluated primarily on price.
Sources Sought Notice
A pre-solicitation notice posted on SAM.gov by a government agency to determine if qualified sources exist for a planned procurement and whether to set aside for small business.