Inquiry Information to Include, Where Applicable:
- Basic but Detailed Procurement Information
- Forecasted annual consumption (EAU)
- Define release schedule, frequency, and desired ship quantities
- Discrete lot quantities to be purchased or evaluated
- Special Part Qualification Requirements, I.E.:
- FAI submission deliverables
- PPAP deliverables
- Dimensional inspection report
- Applicable Technical Specifications
- Specification documents to support notes on drawings
- Material specifications: please include vendor and vendor part number for paint and powder materials where possible
- Specifications unique to your company
- Specifications for special processes such as welding, plating, or paint
- Electronic Model Files in STEP or Pro-Engineer (.prt) Format
- PDF File of Dimensional Drawing Dimensions or Clear and Legible Manufacturing Drawings
- Note Any Special Tolerance or Technical Requirements
- Bill-of-Material (BOM) for Assemblies with Description of Any Purchased Parts or Hardware (Component Name Brand, Vendor, and Vendor Part Numbers are Useful)
- Note of Any Customer-Supplied Material
- Special Packaging Requirements or Returnable Packaging Designs
- Transportation instructions
- Provide Technical and Engineering Contact for Questions Pertaining to Inquiry
