# WEBINAR -RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/8ef28389bb6a48f18763cbf313cf5776

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: General Services Administration
- Contracting office: General Services Administration (n-GENERALSERVICESADMINISTRATION)
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: April 29, 2025
- Last posted: April 29, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ef28389bb6a48f18763cbf313cf5776/view

## Description

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) First Friday training series delivers targeted educational sessions covering essential core topics. These sessions will provide actionable insights and strategies for vendors, equipping them with the knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate the complexities of the federal procurement landscape.

Join us for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) First Friday training on “RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs: Understanding the Difference.” This webinar will help you learn how to develop effective responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). During this training, we will explain the differences in these requests and provide small businesses with the most effective strategies for creating effective responses.

This webinar is free and open to all industries. What you’ll learn: Understanding the power of responding to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices Tips on creating effective responses Insights from Federal contracting officers Common mistakes to avoid Date:

**Friday, May 2, 2025 Time:** 1:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

**Location:**

**Online:** (Registration required)

**Presenter:** Claudia Hadley & Kemba Gilmore, Small Business Specialists, GSA OSDBU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All GSA Events can be found at www.gsa.gov/events About OSDBU: OSDBU has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSDBU collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business goals.

## Publications

- April 29, 2025: Special notice, due May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 8ef28389bb6a48f18763cbf313cf5776. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ef28389bb6a48f18763cbf313cf5776/view

## Points of contact

- Kevin Pope, kevin.pope@gsa.gov

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