Learn in the textbookProcurement Planning and Execution — RFI, RFP, and Procurement Policies
DefinitionAn RFP (Request For Proposal) is a document in which the buyer sets out the requirements and procurement terms for the system it plans to buy and asks vendors to submit a concrete proposal (提案書).
ExplanationA vendor that receives the RFP writes up how it would meet the requirements, with what team, at what cost and on what schedule, and returns this as a proposal. By giving the same RFP to several vendors, the buyer can compare proposals made against identical terms.
AnalogyIt is the stage in building a house where you hand several builders a brief listing your preferred layout, budget and completion date, then compare the plans and quotes each one sends back.