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The disadvantages of sealed bids Sealed bids can be fast-paced and stressful; therefore buyers with other options might not fancy the hassle. The pressure buyers feel, especially as they have to make a quick decision, can also work against both parties.

Bids are typically sealed and selection occurs through either an open bidding process, in which they are revealed in view of the bidders, or a closed bidding process, in which they are opened in a closed session. The process is designed to increase the competitiveness of pricing and minimize the preferential treatment.

For a sealed bid auction, you will only be able to see your own submitted bid - not the high/winning bid (unless you are the high bidder). The delta between bidder positions will not be disclosed.

"Sealed bid" refers to a written bid placed in a sealed envelope. The sealed bid is not opened until the stated date, at which time all bids are opened together. The highest bidder is usually declared the winner of the bidding process.

Under sealed bidding, no discussions or negotiations may occur prior to award (but see Two-Step Sealed Bidding at FAR subpart 14.5).