a written offer to perform a proposed task

a written offer to perform a task or effort submitted to the Government by an offeror without solicitation by the government, with the objective of obtaining a contract

a written offer to perform work submitted by an organization or individual solely on the submitter's own initiative and not in response to a specific request from NREL or the government

A proposal sent to a foundation without invitation or prior knowledge of the foundation. Some foundations will not accept unsolicited proposals or applications.

An offer from an offeror proposing to render services or construction or deliver goods to the County, outside of a solicitation by the County. Unsolicited proposals should be evaluated by an appropriate Using Department in terms of need, price, and funds available. If funds are available and need is present, the Using Department may initiate an appropriate solicitation as provided by these regulations, based upon the unsolicited proposal.

A proposal that is generated following an informal discussion with the customer – generally following a sales visit or telephone call where a customer requirement is discovered. Same as Pro-active Proposal

A written proposal that is submitted to an agency or the submitter's initiative for the purpose of obtaining a contract with the government, and which is not in response to a formal or informal request.

Proposal submitted to a sponsor that is not in response to an RFP, RFA, or program announcement. (See also Investigator-Initiated Proposal.)