A glossary of terms used widely in RFPs and in proposal process management, as well as those that apply to procurement overall. Limit search alphabetically by using the tag.
A mechanism used when the Canadian government proposes to award a contract sole source, that is, without using a competitive process. The ACAN notifies industry of the proposed award and lays out the process and schedule by which companies can contest the decision if they consider that they are also qualified to do the Work.
The sum of the decisions made about how to use colour/color in the proposal. Affects headers, footers, headings, tables, graphics, and binder covers.
The period of time for which the contractor will provide the Work under the contract. Sometimes defined as a base period plus one or more option periods. Note that the choice to exercise said option is the client’s unilateral one.
A specification of each data deliverable required under the contract. Useful for saving time in determining content and format for reports and forms.
Leaving aside marine uses of this acronym (Sea Date Required to Load), a SDRL is a Data/Document Requirements List for a Supplier, Subcontract, or Subcontractor. Pretty much all the same thing: data deliverables under a contract. See also Contract Data Requirements List.