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- ↑ Bierlein, J. F. (2017). Responding to Sources Sought Notice or RFIs, Coley Government Contract Services
- ↑ Schadl, Chuck (2017). Sources Sought Notices—An Opportunity, Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.
- ↑ Federal Business Opportunities, General Services Administration.
- ↑ Department for International Trade, USA - SOURCES SOUGHT, accessed 23 June 2019
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