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.
Related Terms
RFI
A pre-solicitation document used by government agencies to gather market information, assess industry capabilities, and refine requirements before issuing a formal solicitation.
SAM
The System for Award Management — the official U.S. government website for entity registration, contract opportunity search, and federal award data.
Set-Aside
A procurement restricted to a specific category of small business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) to promote small business participation in federal contracting.
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