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A well-executed RFI can be a powerful tool to 1) gather valuable information from the vendor community and other stakeholders to inform the design of a subsequent RFP; 2) learn about new technologies, innovations, or approaches; and 3) make decisions about project scope, program structure, and what might reasonably be asked of a vendor.\nThis template contains all major sections of a results-driven RFI. In each section, supplement and customize our starting language with text specific to your government.\nRequest for Information (RFI):\n[RFI Topic/Title]\n[Name of Agency/Department and Government]\n[Issue Date]\nRFI Overview\n[Insert a brief (2–3 sentence) summary of the information requested by the RFI.]\nPlease note that this Request for Information (RFI) is for informational purposes only, and no contract will be awarded as a result. A firm or organization’s response to the RFI⁠—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation to Bid (ITB) released. Responses will be used solely for information and planning purposes.\nPlease note that all responses will be public record. Do not submit confidential information in your response.\nRFI Contact\nWe have designated the following individual to serve as the official point of contact for this RFI. This individual is the only authorized contact permitted to communicate on behalf of the [Name of Agency/Department] about this RFI.\nContact information for RFI point of contact:\n[Name, Title]\n[Department/Agency Affiliation]\n[Email]\n[Phone number]\n\u000f\nSubmission Details\n[Here you will provide details on how to submit RFI responses. Your government may have a dedicated e-procurement portal with a submission box set up to receive responses, or you may wish to collect responses via email, a survey response, or physical copy.]\nPlease submit your responses to this RFI via [email to the RFI point of contact/e-procurement portal] before the due date identified in Section 1.3. When submitting your response, please [insert any requirements for submission, such as file size, email subject lines, number of attachments, etc.]\nPhysical (paper) copies of RFI responses are Also Allowed/Not Allowed/Optional. If Allowed or Optional: Physical copies must be delivered to the address identified for the RFI contact before the due date.\nIf you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI contact during the appropriate period identified below in Section 1.3.\nRFI Timeline\nPlease review the below RFI timeline. Dates may be modified or amended by the [Name of Agency/Department], which will post an amendment to this RFI notifying prospective respondents of any change.\nRFI Released:\t\t[Insert Date]\nRFI Conference:\t\t[Not Applicable or Insert Date]\nDeadline for Questions:  [Insert Date]\nResponses Due: \t\t[Insert Date]\nRFI Conference / Information Session\n[An RFI Information Session can be a useful opportunity for the Agency/Department team to explain more details about the goals and purpose of a complex RFI, and answer questions from potential respondents directly. An RFI Information Session should be optional, not mandatory, for respondents, and can be recorded to be viewed later by respondents unable to attend. If an RFI Information Session will not be held, you may remove this section.]\nAn optional RFI Information Session for this RFI will be held to answer questions from prospective respondents. 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