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How to send a Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Quote (RFQ)

Once you’ve researched potential suppliers on Thomasnet.com, you’re ready to connect with the top candidates. To help you communicate effectively, we have different avenues available for communication.

  1. Send RFIs: Request information from suppliers when you're not ready to have a project quoted. 
  2. Contact suppliers in a shortlist or saved supplier list: Send messages or project requests to suppliers from lists you’ve created.
  3. Contact suppliers via phone or website: Call or message suppliers with the contact information available on supplier profiles.

To send project proposals, you must agree to the buyer acceptance criteria presented when you join or use Thomasnet.com. 

1. RFIs

Hit the "Request Information" button at the right side of a company's tile in the search results. This will direct you to a form where you can create a message to send to the supplier. 

 

    2. Send RFIs to multiple suppliers in your saved supplier list or shortlist

    Another way to send project proposals is from a shortlist or the saved supplier lists you’ve created (you can see how to create one here). To start a project, select the companies you're interested in, using the checkboxes at the upper right of the company tiles. Then click the "Message" button at the top of the list to initiate the process.

     

    3. Contact a supplier directly 

    You can also access a supplier's website and phone number on a company profile, if available. This information is located under the company name and address at the top of the page. If your request is urgent, we suggest calling the supplier to follow up with your inquiry.