Industrial RFQ Questions and Answers

Include the product type, size, material, pressure class, schedule, connection type, quantity, delivery location, timeline, and documentation requirements.

Drawings, spreadsheets, photos, line items, MTC notes, HIC / NACE requirements, inspection details, and project specifications should be included when available.

Yes. Send the details available, but include as much useful information as possible. Suppliers usually need specs, quantity, documentation requirements, and delivery details before pricing.

RFQs usually slow down when supplier-critical details are missing or unclear, including:

• Pressure class, schedule, or wall thickness
• Material grade or standard
• Facing, connection type, or end finish
• Quantity, delivery location, or timeline
• MTC, HIC, NACE, inspection, or documentation requirements

You can request quotes for pipe, flanges, fittings, valves, gaskets, fasteners, stud bolts, HIC / NACE pipe, pipe spools, flanged assemblies, and related specialty materials.

Pipe RFQs usually need size, schedule, wall thickness, grade, length, quantity, and documentation. Flange RFQs usually need type, class, face, material, standard, and quantity. Fitting RFQs usually need fitting type, size, schedule, connection, material, and standard. Valve RFQs usually need valve type, size, pressure class, connection type, material, trim, and service conditions.

Include HIC, NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, MTC, inspection, testing, coating, certification, or origin requirements whenever they appear in the project specification, purchase request, drawing, or end-user requirement.

FPS checks the RFQ for the details suppliers usually need before pricing. If key information is missing, FPS may follow up before the request moves toward supplier pricing.

Not always. If the RFQ is missing important specs, documentation, quantity, or delivery details, the request may need clarification first. A clearer RFQ gives suppliers a better path to pricing the correct material.

Yes. If important quote details are unclear, FPS may contact you for clarification before the RFQ moves forward.

Response timing depends on the product type, RFQ complexity, supplier availability, documentation needs, quantity, freight requirements, and delivery location. Complete details usually reduce avoidable delays.

No. Availability, pricing, lead time, freight, testing, and documentation depend on supplier response, product specifications, quantity, and delivery location.

Yes. For urgent or replacement needs, include product type, size, material, quantity, delivery location, quote deadline, and required delivery date. Drawings, photos, tags, or part markings can also be useful.