Glossary
What is a sources sought notice?
What is a sources sought notice?
A sources sought notice is market research an agency posts on SAM.gov before a solicitation, asking which companies could do the work. It is not a request for bids. The answers help the contracting officer decide how to buy, including whether to set the contract aside for small business.
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Key facts
- Posted on SAM.gov as its own notice type, before any solicitation.
- Part of the market research agencies must do under FAR part 10.
- Enough capable small businesses responding can lead to a small business set-aside.
Why it matters for facility-services bids
It is the cheapest way to shape a contract you want: a short, specific capability answer can help turn a full and open recompete into a small business set-aside.
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