XL EagleSF 33 (Solicitation, Offer and Award)
SF 33 stands for Solicitation, Offer and Award. The SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, is a cover form used for many solicitations that are not commercial buys, including sealed bids and negotiated contracts. It shows the solicitation number, due date and points of contact, then becomes your signed offer and finally the award document when the government signs.
The offer section includes the period your prices stay valid, discounts for prompt payment and a table for acknowledging amendments. By default the form says your offer stays open for 60 calendar days unless you insert a different period.
Why it matters to a small contractor
If you bid construction or larger service work, you may see the SF 33 instead of the SF 1449. Read the offer section carefully. Leaving the acceptance period blank means you accept the default, and listing a shorter period than the solicitation requires can get your offer rejected.
Example
A roofing contractor bidding a sealed-bid job at an Army reserve center fills in Section 12 of the SF 33 to accept the 90-day acceptance period the IFB requires, lists two amendments in Section 14, and signs.
SF 33: common questions
What is the difference between SF 33 and SF 1449?
The SF 1449 is used for commercial products and services. The SF 33 is used for many other solicitations, including sealed bidding and negotiated contracts that are not commercial.
Where do I acknowledge amendments on the SF 33?
There is an acknowledgment of amendments block in the offer section where you list each amendment number and date.
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