What activity is appropriate during discussions regarding a proposal?

During discussions regarding a proposal, advising the offeror of deficiencies and significant weaknesses in its proposal is appropriate because this practice is a crucial part of the competitive range discussions. The purpose of these discussions is to allow the offeror to understand how their proposal can be improved to better meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation. Providing this feedback helps ensure that the evaluation process is transparent and fair while allowing offerors the opportunity to strengthen their submissions based on specific critiques.

This activity aligns with federal acquisition regulations, which state that agencies must provide meaningful dialogue with offerors to clarify aspects of their proposals. By identifying deficiencies or weaknesses, the agency not only assists offerors but also enhances the quality of proposals received, ultimately benefiting the procurement process.

Other activities mentioned, such as requesting more information from stakeholders, making revisions to contract terms, or informing the public about proposal outcomes, do not align with the nature of discussions typically held with offerors. These activities might occur in other contexts but are not part of the direct dialogue aimed at improving specific proposals during the evaluation phase.