RFI
Procurement information request
RFI is an abbreviation with multiple, unrelated meanings.
The most common ones are request for information and radio frequency interference.
Without motion or change
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- shieldingProtecting from harm
ham radio · transmission · antenna · spectrum · jamming · crosstalk · harmonic · filtering
One who sells goods
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- biddingOffering prices or obeying
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- supplierSource of goods
acquisition · sourcing · market research · contracting · tender · quotation · purchasing · RFQ
Concise information session
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- intelligence gatheringObtaining secret information systematically
- threat assessmentEvaluating potential for harm
situational awareness · mission planning · tactical · operational · classified · debriefing · field report · asset
Official approval for construction
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
- structuralRelating to building framework
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
final inspection · rough-in · foundation · framing · mechanical · contractor · approval · sign-off
static
Without motion or change
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
shielding · ham radio · transmission · antenna · spectrum · jamming · crosstalk · harmonic · filtering · grounding
vendor
One who sells goods
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- biddingOffering prices or obeying
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
supplier · acquisition · sourcing · market research · contracting · tender · quotation · purchasing · RFQ · RFP
briefing
Concise information session
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- intelligence gatheringObtaining secret information systematically
threat assessment · situational awareness · mission planning · tactical · operational · classified · debriefing · field report · asset · HUMINT
building permit
Official approval for construction
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
- structuralRelating to building framework
- electricalInvolving conducted current
plumbing · final inspection · rough-in · foundation · framing · mechanical · contractor · approval · sign-off · municipality
Buyer's formal acquisition document
contract · RFP · RFQ · request for proposal · award letter
Enforceable legal agreement