A clear inquiry helps us understand what you need and what still needs to be decided. Use this guide to prepare your first RFQ, from component sourcing to engineering and manufacturing.
1. Choose the Relevant Service
- Component Service: choose Single Part Inquiry for an individual component or BOM Inquiry for a list of parts.
- Hardware Engineering: choose Schematic Design, PCB Layout, or Hardware Reverse Engineering.
- Manufacturing: choose PCB for bare boards or PCBA when you need assembly sourcing.
2. Prepare the Information You Have
Explain the requirement, quantities where applicable, and any important constraints. For engineering work, describe the intended function or the work you need help with. Identify details that are still open rather than guessing.
These checklists can help you prepare:
3. Submit Your RFQ
Open Request a Quote, select the service and subtype, and complete the required fields and contact information. A BOM Inquiry requires a BOM file. Other inquiry types accept an optional supporting file; combine multiple or native project files into one ZIP or 7z archive. Follow the formats shown on the form.
4. Review and Clarify the Requirements
Kaconvo manually reviews your inquiry. We may ask for missing information, a revised file, or clarification of a technical requirement. Sending an RFQ starts a discussion; it does not produce an instant price or confirm an order.
5. Discuss the Quotation or Engineering Scope
Once the available information is sufficient, discuss the quotation or engineering approach. Confirm the scope, assumptions, deliverables, and any remaining questions before deciding how to proceed.
6. Agree the Next Steps
Project execution follows the scope and arrangements agreed with you. Keep the latest files and revisions clearly identified, and communicate changes that may affect sourcing, engineering, or manufacturing.
Start With Your Requirement
You do not need to settle every technical detail before making contact. Complete the required fields and explain what is available and what is still to be confirmed.