A prototype should resolve technical uncertainty. Document deviations and component substitutions so that a successful bring-up can be traced back to the exact build configuration.
Plan what the first build needs to prove
Use the requirements below to prepare a focused project review. Confirm the work scope, acceptance criteria and responsibility for engineering changes in writing before production is released.
Information to include in your RFQ
- Revision-controlled fabrication package
- Bring-up sequence and debug access
- Quantity split for testing and spares
Compare proposals on the same scope
Separate recurring unit cost from tooling, setup and test-development charges. Check what is included in inspection, traceability, packaging and disposition of nonconforming units. Ask which assumptions could change the quoted price or schedule.
Capability confirmation
[NEEDS CLIENT INPUT]: approved process capabilities, equipment, certificates, MOQ and available production lead times for this service.
These requirements describe a purchasing and engineering review, not a verified statement of factory capability.