How do I respond to a sources sought notice?
Answer the specific questions the notice asks and map your past work to the described need. It is market research, not a proposal, but a strong response can shape the eventual solicitation.
A sources sought notice is the agency doing market research before it decides how to compete the work. There is no proposal and no award yet. Your response should directly answer the questions asked, state your business size and socioeconomic status for the listed NAICS code, and give a few closely relevant past-performance examples.
Responding is worth the effort even though nothing is awarded. A good response can influence how the requirement is written, and whether it gets set aside for small businesses, and it puts your capabilities in front of the buyer early. Keep it concise and tailored to the specific notice.
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Related terms: Sources sought notice, Past performance, Set-aside