Which statement about unsolicited proposals procedures is true?

• A. They must include controls on the reproduction and disposition of proposal material, particularly data identified as restricted
• B. They require a Federal Register notice for each submission
• C. They require all proposals to be publicly disclosed
• D. They require an immediate award if the proposal is accepted

Answer: (A)

Unsolicited proposals are handled with strict confidentiality. Agencies must have procedures that control how proposal material is reproduced and disposed of, especially when data is identified as restricted or proprietary. This means limiting copies, restricting access to those who need to know for evaluation, securely storing the materials, and ensuring proper disposal or return of copies after the evaluation or decision is made. These safeguards protect the submitter’s sensitive information and support fair treatment during the evaluation and possible negotiation.

The other statements don’t fit because unsolicited proposals aren’t required to trigger a Federal Register notice for every submission, they aren’t publicly disclosed by default, and an award isn’t automatic or immediate simply because a proposal is accepted.