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Presolicitation workshops are held to inform interested suppliers about the upcoming opportunity, in an effort to generate their input for the final RFP. These workshops help establish early and open dialogue with prospective suppliers to ensure their understanding of the Postal Service’s needs and obtain recommendations for solutions.
The CO prepares the agenda and assigns responsibilities for the presolicitation workshop; briefings include a discussion of all pertinent information related to the activity associated with the proposed need or project. During this workshop, suppliers have the opportunity to comment on the proposed RFP. Suppliers’ comments can be provided orally during the workshop or in writing. Written comments can be submitted before or after the workshop.
To attract and retain quality suppliers, develop true strategic relationships, and spur communication of innovative solutions without the fear of suppliers’ capabilities and ideas becoming known to competitors, the Postal Service will protect proprietary business information to the extent required by law and good business practice. The CO analyzes suppliers’ verbal and written inputs for incorporation into the relevant portions of the RFP.
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