What is a Presolicitation Notice?
A presolicitation notice announces that a government solicitation is coming and summarizes the upcoming requirement — the agency, scope, NAICS, set-aside, and expected dates — so vendors can prepare before the formal RFP is released.
What it means for you
A presolicitation is a heads-up. It tells you a procurement is imminent and gives you time to make a bid/no-bid decision, line up teaming partners, and start capture before competitors react.
Together with sources sought notices, presolicitations form the 'pre-RFP' pipeline that experienced capture teams track most closely.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a sources sought and a presolicitation notice?
A sources sought is market research to find capable vendors; a presolicitation announces that a specific solicitation is on the way. Both come before the RFP, but the presolicitation is later and more concrete.
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