The Request for Proposal (RFP) document is to include comprehensive contractual documentation. The issue of the contract as part of, and concurrently with, the RFP, ensures that all shortlisted parties are aware of, and have enough opportunity, to consider the specific contractual terms that government is seeking. It also limits subsequent negotiations to clearly identified and fully drafted departures. The RFP normally includes a statement indicating that government may entertain variations from the contract in nominated areas.