* From the e-Activity, determine the basic guidelines that a successful vendor should always follow in the solicitation process. Include an example to support your response. * Determine what Procurement Contracting Officers for the government are looking for in their evaluations of small-business offers. Select the three most important factors that the officers would consider during the evaluation of a small-business offer. Provide a rationale for your selection.

Once a vendor has have found the appropriate solicitation he or she must be sure to read all documents thoroughly, so you understand all of the requirements. Example, failure to submit all required documentation could result in an offer being returned; which, in turn will greatly increase the processing time.

Here are some basic guidelines a successful vendor should always follow: * “Read the solicitation thoroughly and follow the instructions. * Provide the requested information in the appropriate format. * Submit your completed Standard Form 1449 with your electronic signature when responding. Only the person legally authorized to enter into contracts for your company should sign the form. * Submit a dated copy of your commercial pricelist(s), with the appropriate Special Item Number (SIN) next to each offered item. Also include the Commercial Sales Practice Format (CSP-1), to provide details about your pricing history. Pay close attention to the pricing included in your submission, and be ready to negotiate your best offer for the government. All products or services offered in your pricelist should be within the scope of the solicitation as well as the specific SIN(s) being utilized. Take the time to understand all the requirements detailed in the solicitation. Once on contract, your company will be responsible for adhering to all relevant portions of