Official Order
An official order is a legally binding document issued by a government entity that outlines the specific goods or services to be procured, as well as the terms and conditions of the procurement. Official orders are typically used for high-value or critical procurements, such as defense contracts.
When issuing an official order, the government entity will first issue a request for proposal (RFP) outlining the scope of work and soliciting bids from potential contractors. Once the bids are received and evaluated, the government entity will award the contract to the successful bidder. The successful bidder will then be required to provide the goods or services specified in the contract at the agreed-upon price.
If you are a business owner interested in bidding on government contracts, it is important to be familiar with the RFP process and have a strong understanding of how to prepare a winning bid.