What to Include in a Build-to-Print RFQ

A complete build-to-print Request for Quotation (RFQ) includes current drawings, a bill of materials, specifications and tolerances, quantities and schedule, and quality and test requirements. General Assembly & Manufacturing Corp. uses these to quote accurately and build exactly to your print.

An accurate build-to-print quote starts with a comprehensive RFQ package. The more complete your RFQ, the faster GAMC can quote, the fewer assumptions go into the price, and the closer the first build matches your intent. Here’s what to include.

What to Include in Your RFQ

• Drawings / Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Current, dimensioned drawings or CAD files with the revision level noted.
• Bill of Materials: A complete BOM listing components, part numbers, and quantities.
• Specifications & Tolerances: Critical dimensions, tolerances, and any applicable industry standards.
• Materials & Finishes: Required materials, finishes, and any approved alternates.
• Quantity & Schedule: Order quantity, expected annual volume, and target delivery dates.
• Quality & Test Requirements: Inspection, test, and acceptance criteria, plus any certifications required.

Why a Complete RFQ Gets a Better Quote

Missing details force a manufacturer to guess or pad the quote to cover risk. A complete package lets GAMC price the real job, flag manufacturability issues early through a DfMA lens, and commit to a schedule with confidence, so the quote you get is the quote you can build to.

GAMC works from your print without changing your design. For the wider picture of how that model works, see what is build to print manufacturing, or read how it compares with toll manufacturing vs. contract manufacturing. Build-to-print sits alongside GAMC’s broader electromechanical contract manufacturing capability.

RFQ Checklist at a Glance

• Drawings: current CAD or prints with the revision level noted.
• BOM: components, part numbers, and quantities.
• Specs: tolerances, materials, finishes, and applicable standards.
• Commercial: quantities, schedule, and quality and test requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to request a build-to-print quote?

Current drawings or CAD, a bill of materials, specifications and tolerances, quantities and schedule, and any quality or test requirements.

Does the drawing revision level matter?

Yes. Always note the revision so GAMC quotes and builds to the correct version of your print.

What if my package isn’t complete?

GAMC can still help. Share what you have and the team will identify what else is needed to receive an accurate quote.

Will GAMC flag manufacturability issues?

Upon customer request, GAMC can perform a design-for-manufacturing-and-assembly (DfMA) review and identify manufacturability considerations before production.

What volumes does GAMC quote?

Build-to-print, low-to-medium-volume programs, from prototype through ongoing production.

Request a Build-to-Print Quote

Send your drawings, BOM, and requirements, and GAMC will quote and build exactly to your print. Our team will follow up promptly.

• Share your drawings, BOM, and specifications.
• Include target volumes, materials, and key requirements.
• Call 847-639-8380 or request a quote.