Debriefing
The agency's post-award explanation of an offeror's evaluation.
Definition
A debriefing explains the evaluation of the requester's proposal, significant weaknesses, and the award rationale, without disclosing competitors' proprietary information.
Why it matters
Debriefings are the only structured feedback loop available — they materially improve the next bid and start the protest clock.
Example
A written debriefing lists three significant weaknesses in the management approach.
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