Glossary
RFP clarifying questions definition.
Clarifying questions are written questions submitted through the solicitation Q&A process to resolve ambiguity or missing information.
Definition
Clarifying questions ask the buyer to resolve ambiguity, conflicts, or missing details in the solicitation.
Why proposal teams care
Teams care because the Q&A window may be the only chance to clarify unclear instructions.
Where this appears in a public RFP
- Q&A instructions
- Questions deadline
- Review flags
- Amendment or Q&A response documents
Example fields or phrases
- Please confirm
- clarify whether
- Q&A deadline
- submission method
- Attachment J
Common mistakes
- Submitting broad questions without source context.
- Missing the Q&A deadline.
- Revealing private strategy in a question.
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