Webinar - RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference
Cancelled Special Notice Posted
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- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20407, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has issued a Special Notice for a First Friday training webinar focused on federal procurement processes. The webinar, titled "RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference," is part of the agency's ongoing educational series designed to support small businesses navigating federal contracting. Scheduled for February 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, the online event will be presented by GSA OSDBU small business specialists Claudia Hadley and Kemba Gilmore. The training is part of OSDBU's broader mission to advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses and provide targeted educational resources to enhance their federal procurement capabilities. Registration is required for the online webinar.
The primary objective of this training is to help small businesses develop more effective responses to various federal procurement request documents, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). The webinar aims to provide actionable insights and strategies for vendors seeking to increase their influence in federal contracting. Participants will learn about the key differences between these request types, receive tips on creating compelling responses, and gain insights directly from federal contracting officers. The training will cover learning objectives such as understanding the significance of responding to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices, developing effective response strategies, and identifying common mistakes to avoid. While the notice indicates no specific set-aside for the training, it is clearly targeted at supporting small businesses interested in federal procurement opportunities. Attendees will receive a confirmation email with meeting details after registering, and additional resources can be found on the GSA events and OSDBU websites.
Notice text
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) 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 this month’s training titled “RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference”. If you desire to increase your small business influence, 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 your small business with the most effective strategies for creating effective responses.
Learning Objectives:
- 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, February 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online: (Registration required)
Presenter: Claudia Hadley & Kemba Gilmore, Small Business Specialists, GSA OSDBU
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 OSDBU: OSDBU has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSDBU collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSDBU promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities, visit our OSDBU Events page. To see more resources, visit our Small Business Resources page, or contact an OSDBU small business specialist.
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