Which phase follows Solicitation in the 4 Phases of Contracting?

• A. Bid evaluation and award
• B. Solicitation
• C. Pre-Solicitation
• D. Post-Award and administration

Answer: (A)

The sequence being tested is the progression from requesting bids to selecting a winner and awarding the contract. After solicitation, the next step is to evaluate the bids or proposals and make the award. In this phase, responses are reviewed against the established criteria, any clarifications or negotiations may occur, and the contract is awarded to the bidder that best meets the requirements, often based on value and compliance with terms.

Pre-Solicitation happens before solicitation, since it involves planning and preparation. Post-Award and administration comes after the contract has been awarded, handling implementation and oversight. Solicitation is the step of inviting bids, which is why the following phase is the bid evaluation and award.