Who is typically invited to a debriefing session?

• A. Those parties whose proposals were not deemed appropriate for award
• B. The successful bidder only
• C. The general public
• D. The contracting officer only

Answer: (A)

Debriefings are meant to give feedback to those who submitted proposals but were not selected for award. The best answer reflects that these sessions are designed for the parties whose proposals were not deemed appropriate for award, explaining how their proposal was evaluated, why the winner was chosen, and what factors led to the decision. This helps unsuccessful offerors understand the outcome and learn how to compete more effectively in the future. It’s not intended for the general public, it isn’t limited to the successful bidder (who already has the award), and it isn’t restricted to the contracting officer alone.