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Definitions

Solicitation is

“ 1. A document sent to prospective contractors by a Government agency requesting submission of an offer, quote, or information. 2. The process of issuing a document requesting submission of an offer, quote, or information and obtaining responses.[1] ”
“ [a]n official government request for bids/proposals often publicized in the Commerce Business Daily.[2] ”

References

  1. ↑ IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK): A Competency and Functional Framework, App. B, Glossary.
  2. ↑ NIST Special Publication 800-4, App. D, Glossary.