You have been asked to submit a proposal for a project that has been put out for bid. First you attend the bidder conference to ask questions of the buyers and to hear the questions some of the other bidders will ask. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Bidder conferences are a component of the procurement negotiations tool and technique of the Conduct Procurements process.

B. Bidder conferences are an input of the Conduct Procurements process.

C. Bidder conferences are an output of the Conduct Procurements process.

D. Bidder conferences are a tool and technique of the Conduct Procurements process.