CFP

Definition

CFP (Contractor-Furnished Property) is property the contractor provides for contract performance at its own expense. The default — contractors provide their own equipment unless the contract specifies GFP.

Where this matters in federal contracting

CFP is a step or workflow in the federal-procurement lifecycle. Knowing where CFP fits in the larger acquisition arc — from market research through award through performance — helps contractors time their engagement, identify the right contracting officials, and avoid showing up too late to influence the requirement. Many proposal failures trace back to misunderstanding when CFP occurs, who owns it, and what artifacts it produces. The related terms above name the adjacent process steps that most commonly precede or follow CFP, and tracking those transitions over time is one of the more reliable ways to build pipeline visibility ahead of formal solicitations.

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