# How do I respond to an event?

Once you've [accessed an event](/suppliers/suppliers/getting-started/how-do-i-access-an-event.md), you can review and respond. Depending on the type of event, the required fields and steps may vary. The buyer sets a Close Date for each event, and you can respond up to the Close Date.

### 1. Review the event <a href="#id-1reviewtheevent" id="id-1reviewtheevent"></a>

Buyers will provide you with general information about what they need and detailed line items or questions to gather information. At the top of the response screen, you can view the time before the event closes.

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**Contact buyer:** If you have questions for the buyer , see [Communicate with buyers](/suppliers/suppliers/events/communicate-with-buyers.md)
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### 2. Enter your response <a href="#id-2enteryourresponse" id="id-2enteryourresponse"></a>

When you're ready to respond, complete the required fields. For example, on a request for quote event, you'll need to enter the quote number, delivery days, and unit price for the requested goods or services. On line items or in the Additional Info for Buyer area, you can add notes or comments and attach files for the buyer. In addition, you might need to agree to terms, agreements, or NDAs.

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**Available fields:** For a detailed list of fields and options for each event type, see [Request for quote response - available fields](/suppliers/suppliers/request-for-quote-rfq.md), [Request for proposal - available fields](/suppliers/suppliers/request-for-proposal-rfp.md), or [Request for information - available fields](/suppliers/suppliers/request-for-information-rfi.md).
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### 3. Submit your response <a href="#id-3submityourresponse" id="id-3submityourresponse"></a>

When your response is complete, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. You can [edit your response](/suppliers/suppliers/events/respond-to-an-event/edit-a-response.md) until the event's Close Date.

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### 4. Review awarded events <a href="#id-4reviewawardedevents" id="id-4reviewawardedevents"></a>

Now that you’ve submitted your response, it will be up to the buyer to award the event. If a buyer awards your response, you will receive an email alert (depending on your company configuration) and the event with move to Won or Awarded status (depending on the event type). You can track the [event status](/suppliers/suppliers/events/event-types/event-status-suppliers.md) from your [events list](/suppliers/suppliers/events/manage-your-events-rfq.md), and once awarded you can add tracking information to the event.

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