survey says

It's not a Request for Proposal. It's a Survey.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau (BBG/IBB), Office of Contracts (M/CON) is conducting a market survey to determine the existence of sources (preferably who are currently operating in Iraq) who can fabricate, deliver and optionally install PAL VHF and/or UHF TV systems at frequency and power levels to be determined. The first installation must be completed not later than February 29, 2004.

So "survey" means you answer questions but don't get paid for providing useful information another vendor could use, right?