Glossary term
Debriefing
A post-award or post-exclusion explanation of how a proposal was evaluated and why it did not win.
A timely requested debriefing entitles an unsuccessful offeror to the agency's evaluation of its own proposal, the overall ranking, and the rationale for award. Debriefing timing matters procedurally: requesting one within the required window extends the deadline for filing a GAO protest and can trigger a suspension of performance. It is also the single best source of intelligence for the recompete.
Categories
- evaluation
- protest
Related terms
- Bid ProtestA formal challenge to a solicitation's terms or to an award decision.
- Source SelectionThe formal process by which an agency evaluates proposals and chooses an awardee.
- Competitive RangeThe set of proposals judged to have a real chance of award, with which the government may conduct discussions.