RFI
RFI is a Request for Information, a formal inquiry asking a vendor to provide details about its capabilities, products, or practices.
Why it matters
RFIs often include security and compliance questions, so accurate, reusable answers speed early-stage buyer evaluation.
Where it appears in the workflow
Issued during early procurement to gather vendor information before deeper evaluation or an RFP.
Common mistakes
- Treating rfi as a universal term with no workflow context.