And government contractors often expend considerable time and effort developing a bid pitch in response to a solicitation. That doesn't mean they are entitled t

And government contractors often expend considerable time and effort developing a bid pitch in response to a solicitation. That doesn't mean they are entitled to the contract. Your proposed contract law regime would break the entire world. Performance can be a method of accepting an offer and can create a contract. However, it's still necessary for there to be an offer and not just a generic solicitation.