What should a pack contain?
Illustrative example. For a switchgear package, list the approved one-line drawing, data sheet revision, test requirements, interface boundary, delivery point and response schedule.
| Section | Source |
|---|---|
| Scope | Approved package description |
| Documents | Current drawing and data sheet register |
| Response | Required supplier fields and deviations |
| Schedule | Approved dates and delivery basis |
How should responses be evaluated?
The cited FAR provisions govern specified US federal simplified acquisitions, not ordinary private engineering tenders. They are an example of disclosing the evaluation basis and evaluating against the solicitation.
Sources: Acquisition.gov: FAR 13.106-1, Soliciting competition, Acquisition.gov: FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Does the builder send the RFQ?
No. It creates a local text file for the buyer to review and issue.
Are inputs stored?
No. The browser creates the download locally.
Is it a government RFQ form?
No. It is an original private-sector outline and is not affiliated with GSA.
Primary sources
- FAR 13.106-1, Soliciting competitionAcquisition.gov
- FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offersAcquisition.gov
- Request for Quotation formUS General Services Administration