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Understand the purpose of an RFI, its benefits in determining solicitation worthiness, and how it generates interest for upcoming solicitations. Learn what insights can result from an RFI such as market availability, best practices, industry standards, and innovations. Discover what is allowed in an RFI, including availability, delivery schedules, product specifications, and provider capabilities. Remember, an RFI does not involve cost negotiation, purchasing, or contract agreements. Protecting the information shared in an RFI is crucial. Have questions? Let us guide you through the RFI process.
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Request for information (RFI)63G-6a-409 Ann Schliep
Purpose of an RFI • Information • Comments • Suggestions • Can help to determine if a solicitation is worth issuing and can generate interest in an upcoming solicitation.
What can result from an RFI? • Market availability • Best practices • Industry Standards • Performance Standards • Product Specifications • Innovations
Cannot do the following: • Ask for cost, pricing, or rate information. • Negotiate fees • Make a purchase • Enter into a contract
What is allowed in an RFI? • Availability • Delivery schedules • Industry standards and practices • Product specs • Training • New Tech • Capabilities of providers • Alternate solutions
Information provided in an RFI: • Is Protected - 63G-2-305 • Questions?