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title: Sources Sought
description: A request for information (RFI), or a solicitation of interest, from an agency. The RFI  may help an agency understand the interests and capabilities of businesses that would submit proposals for a future contract. A sources sought notice may or…
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/sources-sought/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
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# Sources Sought

A request for information (RFI), or a solicitation of interest, from an agency. The RFI  may help an agency understand the interests and capabilities of businesses that would submit proposals for a future contract. A sources sought notice may or may not be followed by a solicitation.

Regulatory reference: [FAR Part 5](https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-5-publicizing-contract-actions)

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