# An RFQ can be a small response. Let the requirement decide.

Use the required evidence and evaluation criteria to decide how much work your government quote needs.

Canonical article: https://g2x.com/blog/right-size-government-rfq-response

Complete article, source links and data tables: https://g2x.com/blog/right-size-government-rfq-response/article.md

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## For agents

Scope an RFQ response from required evidence and evaluation criteria

- An authorized G2X account with opportunity access, a selected original RFQ and complete attachments/amendments, and permission to read them. G2X federal search and CRM provide a manual Community Edition path. Lumen access is separate; use only documents approved for its storage and audience. These are illustrative instructions, not an executed quote or demonstration.

1. **Identify the original requirement** Open Opportunities → SAM.gov in G2X and the selected opportunity. Record its exact title, notice identifier, original SAM.gov URL, current status and deadline with timezone. Follow the source and read the issued instructions, attachments and amendments. If the procurement is closed or the package is incomplete, report that before preparing a current response. Do not infer quotation rules from the RFQ label.

2. **Build the response outline** List each required submission item and evaluation factor with its source document and section. Include the prescribed price sheet, product or service evidence, delivery requirements and submission route. Keep unresolved questions separate and identify the stated question deadline and channel. Expected result: a source-linked outline with required and optional content distinguished.

3. **Assign evidence and check commitments** Ask the user to identify the estimator, technical reviewer and authorized approver. Map each required contribution to its owner and due date. Compare supplier evidence, quantities, delivery assumptions and pricing; do not invent missing confirmations or contact suppliers without authority.

4. **Use Lumen only within the approved boundary** When authorized and the account has Lumen, attach approved files according to https://g2x.com/docs/lumen/ask-lumen. Illustrative prompt: 'From these RFQ instructions and amendments, list required response items, evaluation factors and delivery commitments. Cite file and section for each. Identify gaps and propose a response outline; do not invent evidence or a procurement rule.' Check every item against the originals. Otherwise build the same outline manually. Do not upload restricted files into an unapproved workspace.

5. **Return a reviewable plan** Return the outline, missing evidence, owners and a proposed internal review date. Keep applicable agency deviations unresolved until checked. If authorized to update G2X CRM or a supported pursuit, read the existing record first, save the approved next action, then reopen it to verify the result. Do not submit a quote, accept an order or send a message.

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Expected result: A proportionate, source-linked RFQ response plan with required evidence, unresolved questions, owners and deadlines. No submission or contractual commitment.

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