System and method for automated preparation of quotes and proposals

A system for providing automated quotes and proposals, comprising:

• at least one server computer including a network communication interface configured for communication with other computers including a client computer across a communication network;
• a web server operatively coupled to the at least one server computer and configured to interface with a client software application running on the client computer;
• a proposal engine operatively coupled to the web server and the client software application, or included in the client software application, configured to cooperate with the client software application to:
• receive selections of items corresponding to a proposal from a user via a user interface;
• generate, select, or receive at least a portion of a Deep Web network address corresponding to the proposal;
• and
• cause display of the proposal including the selected items for viewing at the Deep Web network address.