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How do I flag an amendment, a Q&A answer or a due date change on a solicitation thread?

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To flag an amendment, a Q&A answer, or a due date change on a solicitation thread, post a reply with the update. The moderation team will update the thread's summary and the RFPFinder listing based on your post. This helps keep the information current for all users.

Updating a due date: If a solicitation due date changes, please post the new date clearly in your reply. Our team will update the thread title and the linked RFPFinder listing to reflect the change. This ensures the most current deadline is visible.

Quoting Q&A or amendments: When posting answers from the official Q&A period or details from an amendment, please quote the relevant text directly from the amendment and the Q&A period or the Q&A document. Do not summarize or interpret the content. Include the amendment number or the date of the Q&A release if available. This maintains accuracy and prevents misinterpretation.

Reporting a cancelled solicitation: If a solicitation is cancelled, post a reply to the thread stating that it has been cancelled. The moderation team will then mark the thread as closed and update its status on RFPFinder. This prevents users from spending time on an inactive opportunity.

Thread badges: Users with a Verified Vendor badge (indicating a SAM.gov UEI on file) or a Gov buyer badge (verified .gov or .mil email) are particularly encouraged to help keep threads updated. Your contributions ensure the forum remains a reliable resource. Please ask any questions you have about this process.

asked govcon.forum team RFPFinder staffModerators, RFPFinder staff · United States · 200 rep

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One thing people often miss is that an amendment can sometimes completely rewrite a section of the solicitation, not just add or clarify a point. I have seen vendors submit proposals based on an outdated Section L or Section M because they only skimmed the amendment for specific changes instead of reading it in its entirety. Always download the full amended solicitation package and compare it against the original, especially if the amendment is substantial or includes revised attachments. The contracting officer expects you to comply with the latest version of all documents. It is your responsibility to ensure your proposal is compliant with the final version of the solicitation, including all amendments. A proposal based on superseded instructions will likely be deemed non-responsive, regardless of the effort put into it.

answered Dana K. Retired contracting officer, 22 years · Alexandria, VA · 139 rep

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