Answer:
D) will probably not be an advantage in getting the new order.
Explanation:
A request for proposal (RFP) is issued when a company is requesting information from possible vendors that might be able to provide them with the products that they need.
If Val has recently provided a similar product to the one included in the RFP, that means that either Vl's product did not meet their expectations or they need a similar product but with different characteristics. Whichever the case, Val is at a bad position for the new purchase process.