RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference
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- Washington, District of Columbia 20405, United States
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About this opportunity
The U.S. General Services Administration Office of Small Business is conducting a free webinar training session on July 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time titled "RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference." The session is open to all industries and targets vendors seeking to strengthen their federal procurement responses. Presenter Sean Murphy, Small Business Technical Advisor at GSA OSB, will cover the distinctions among Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Quotes, along with effective response strategies informed by federal contracting officer perspectives. Participants will learn the strategic value of responding to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices, techniques for crafting competitive responses, and common pitfalls to avoid. The webinar is delivered online and registration is required; attendees will receive joining details via confirmation email following registration. This session is part of GSA OSB's First Friday training series, which delivers targeted instruction on essential federal contracting topics. GSA OSB maintains nationwide responsibility for small and disadvantaged business programs across the agency and serves as the chief advocate for these contractor categories.
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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small Business (OSB) First Friday training series delivers targeted educational sessions covering essential core topics. These sessions will provide actionable insights and strategies for vendors, equipping them with the knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate the complexities of the federal procurement landscape.
Join us for the Office of Small Business (OSB) First Friday training on “RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference.”
This webinar will help you learn how to develop effective responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). During this training, we will explain the differences in these requests and provide small businesses with the most effective strategies for creating effective responses.
This webinar is free and open to all industries.
What you’ll learn:
- Understanding the power of responding to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices
- Tips on creating effective responses
- Insights from Federal contracting officers
- Common mistakes to avoid
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online: (Registration required)
Presenter: Sean Murphy, Small Business Technical Advisor, GSA OSB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
All GSA Events can be found at www.gsa.gov/events
About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business goals.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.
Follow us on X @GSAOSB, LinkedIn GSAOSB, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSB small business specialist.
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