Use of Q&A sessions allow for more fruitful exchange of information with vendors.
Interactive sessions could clarify questions themselves, highlight issues RFPs, uncover unrealistic requirements and disseminate information to industry quickly without risking the acquisition schedule. These sessions can be virtual webinars, in person, or over the phone after the release of the draft solicitation and prior to the submission of Q&As.
The traditional Q&A process, only done via email, provides answers to carefully crafted questions, as interpreted by the Government, this often leads to onerous follow-up questions, confusion, or both.
- Clear understanding of both questions and motivations
- Ability to ask follow-up questions quickly
- Rapid dissemination to industry without risking schedule
FAR
Yes
