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The government took a price off a Request for Quote, signed an award, and mailed it in like it was done. The answer back: I'm sorry, I'm not accepting this.
And that was completely legal.
Under simplified acquisition procedures, a quotation is not an offer. The government's own language says it cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. On an RFQ you can withdraw or change your number any time right up until you accept the award. Which means bidding aggressively carries almost no risk — and most contractors never learn it.
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Key Takeaways
A quotation is not an offer. The government cannot force an award from your quote.
You can withdraw or correct an RFQ bid any time before you accept.
RFPs can be withdrawn honestly when your situation changes.
Bid everything at a healthy margin — volume is the strategy, withdrawal rights are the safety net.
Five minutes a day reviewing opportunities is the habit that wins contracts.
Learn how to find, bid, negotiate, and perform federal government construction contracts.
Start at gcexperts.com/zoom
gcexperts.com/zoom
Call Me 813-678-5701
admin@gcexperts.com
💬 COMMENT "FEDPRIMER" and we'll reply with your own code for the free Getting Started guide — how to incorporate and register with Uncle Sam, the step that stops most contractors before they ever bid.
Redeem your code at https://get.federal.construction/redeem
The government took a price off a Request for Quote, signed an award, and mailed it in like it was done. The answer back: I'm sorry, I'm not accepting this.
And that was completely legal.
Under simplified acquisition procedures, a quotation is not an offer. The government's own language says it cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. On an RFQ you can withdraw or change your number any time right up until you accept the award. Which means bidding aggressively carries almost no risk — and most contractors never learn it.
FREE APP — FEDPRIMER by GC Experts
Federal bids matched to your trade and ZIP, a go/no-go scorecard, a SAM.gov registration guide, and an AI coach that knows your trade.
fedprimer.com/start
Key Takeaways
A quotation is not an offer. The government cannot force an award from your quote.
You can withdraw or correct an RFQ bid any time before you accept.
RFPs can be withdrawn honestly when your situation changes.
Bid everything at a healthy margin — volume is the strategy, withdrawal rights are the safety net.
Five minutes a day reviewing opportunities is the habit that wins contracts.
Learn how to find, bid, negotiate, and perform federal government construction contracts.
Start at gcexperts.com/zoom
