Procurement resources
Use the industrial RFQ checklist, procurement terminology and practical questions to prepare a more complete material inquiry.
RFQ information checklist
- Company, purchasing contact, end user and destination
- Project context, intended end use and requested date
- Material lines with quantity, unit and technical specification
- Manufacturer preferences and approved alternatives policy
- Required documents and proposed commercial scope
Procurement terminology
- RFQ: request for quotation, used to present a requirement for commercial review.
- BOM: bill of materials, a list of components or materials associated with a scope.
- MTO: material take-off, a quantity list derived from project requirements. Identify its revision and units.
- MTR: material test report, issued by the responsible manufacturer or supplier. Required content and acceptance are project-specific.
Before sharing documents
Remove personal identification, sensitive facility details and export-controlled technical data from ordinary inquiry channels. Selected files are not uploaded by this website; attach appropriate documents manually in your email app.
Frequently asked questions
Does a listed category mean the material is in stock?
No. Categories describe the types of requirements that may be submitted for review. Availability, source, documentation and commercial terms must be confirmed for each request.
Can I request a specific manufacturer?
Yes. Include the manufacturer and any approved manufacturer list. Proposed alternatives require your approval; no manufacturer authorization is implied by this website.
Can I submit a BOM or MTO?
Yes. The RFQ workflow can list selected local file names in the prepared email, but the website does not upload them. Attach appropriate BOM or MTO files manually in your email app before sending.
Is a response a quotation or delivery commitment?
No. Acknowledgement, sourcing review, quotation, acceptance and delivery are separate events. No numerical response-time or delivery promise is made by this website.
What happens if the end user is not yet identified?
Mark that information as not yet identified. It is a clarification and review requirement, not clearance to proceed with a transaction.