### Question
What is the definition of proposal?


### Answer
The definition of **proposal** is as follows in *41 U.S.C. § 253b*:

> any proposal, including a technical, management, or cost proposal, submitted by a contractor in response to the requirements of a solicitation for a competitive proposal

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 253b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

