Submitting an RFQ
To submit a RFQ Request For Quote (Government Solicitations), navigate to the Submit RFQ
Request For Quote (Government Solicitations) tab on the Quotes and Order window. You reach the Submit RFQ
Request For Quote (Government Solicitations) tab three ways:
- Implement a search for a Part Number
A 32-character field containing the part number assigned by the manufacturer. In some cases, the part number field is used to identify a drawing, or the source or specification controlling number of the item identified by the National Stock Number (NSN). Part Number is also known as the Reference Number. or NIIN
National Item Identification Number - nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number. on the FLIS
Federal Logistics Information System - the Haystack APL Federal Supply Catalog comprised of the FLIS (Parts 1, 2, 3); the Management List - Consolidated (ML-C); the Federal Supply Classifications Handbooks (H-2); the Federal Item Name Directory (H-6); the Commercial Activity Government Entity Handbook (CAGE); the Characteristics Data (V-Segment); the Interchangeability / Substitutability Data; and the Major Organizational Entity Rules (MOE) databases. Search window. See FLIS Search and RFQs.
- From the Database menu, select Quotes and Orders.
- From a Super Search Multi-Database Search Results window, click ISO
International Organization for Standardization. Group (
). See Super Search.
The Submit RFQ Request For Quote (Government Solicitations) window is populated with your name and email address. If you opened the Submit RFQ
Request For Quote (Government Solicitations) window from a FLIS/TIR
Federal Logistic Information System - data is the Federal Supply Catalog, which is comprised of the following databases in Haystack: FLIS (Parts 1, 2, 3); the Management List - Consolidated (ML-C); the Federal Supply Classifications Handbooks (H-2); the Federal Item Name Directory (H-6); the Commercial Activity Government Entity Handbook (CAGE); the Characteristics Data (V-Segment); the Interchangeability / Substitutability Data; and the Major Organizational Entity Rules (MOE) databases. Results, FLIS
Federal Logistics Information System - the Haystack APL Federal Supply Catalog comprised of the FLIS (Parts 1, 2, 3); the Management List - Consolidated (ML-C); the Federal Supply Classifications Handbooks (H-2); the Federal Item Name Directory (H-6); the Commercial Activity Government Entity Handbook (CAGE); the Characteristics Data (V-Segment); the Interchangeability / Substitutability Data; and the Major Organizational Entity Rules (MOE) databases. Details/Summary, or Super Search window, the Part Number
A 32-character field containing the part number assigned by the manufacturer. In some cases, the part number field is used to identify a drawing, or the source or specification controlling number of the item identified by the National Stock Number (NSN). Part Number is also known as the Reference Number./NIIN
National Item Identification Number - nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number. and Description fields is populated.
Override the First Name, Last Name and E-mail fields and manually type the information you want entered.
Note: It is very important that you type a telephone number in the Telephone field. If ISO International Organization for Standardization. Group cannot reach you through email, they will call you to verify your information.
Field Definitions
Condition Definitions
FN | Factory New | Part is in new condition, never used, with the original factory warranty. A certificate of conformance and traceability to the original manufacturer are supplied with the part upon request. In the electronics industry this code indicates new components still sealed (never opened) in original factory packaging. |
NE | New | Part is in new condition, never used, original factory warranty no longer applies due to an extended time since manufacture or an extended list of previous owners. A certificate of conformance and traceability to the original manufacturer are typically supplied with the part upon request. In the electronics industry, this code indicates new components that may or may not be in original factory packaging, but are in their original factory condition. |
NS | New Surplus | Part is in new condition, never used, but has no warranty and has no traceability or certificate of conformance from the original manufacturer. A limited trace such as original invoice number with the manufacturer or military contract number may be available - but this trace would not satisfy FAA![]() ![]() |
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Serviceable | Part is in a used condition, but is still functional. Documentation and traceability are supplied with the part detailing its history and stating the useable service life remaining for the part. Typically this code is used only in the aerospace and defense industries for airborne equipment parts. This code is rarely, if ever, used in the electronics industry. |
OH | Overhauled | Part is in a useable condition, fully functional, but has been repaired. Documentation and traceability are supplied with the part detailing its history and stating the date and method of overhaul. The part may have aesthetic damage from use and storage. This code is rarely, if ever, used in the electronics industry. |
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Remanufactured | Part is in completely rebuilt condition, typically the part will look almost as good as new. Documentation and traceability are supplied with the part detailing the rebuild. In the electronics industry, this condition is termed "reworked", "refurbished" or "dipped" and relates to used components having their leads re-coated with solder so that they are useable again. |
RP | Repairable | Part is in a non-useable condition, but it has been determined that the part can be repaired (overhauled) economically. Documentation and tradability are supplied with the part detailing the repair. This term is rarely, if ever, used in the electronics industry. |
AR | As Removed | Part was removed from service and is in an unknown condition, typically the part is used and/or broken. No documentation or traceability is supplied with the part. Parts in this condition are sometimes called "cores" as they can only be used once remanufactured. In the electronics industry, this condition is termed "pulls". |
To complete the Submit RFQ window
- Type the appropriate information in the fields.
- If you want to add one or more items, click Add Quote Item each item you want to add.
You may want to submit up to 10 or 15 items by entering the information manually. - If you want to remove an item box, click the white X in a red box.
- If you have more than 10 or 15 items, you upload a parts list from your hard drive by clicking Choose File.
The list you upload can be in any format, such as PDF, spreadsheet, delimited text, JPEG, and the file should not be larger than 2.5 megabytes. - When your window is complete, click Request Quote.
Haystack Gold sends the request to ISOInternational Organization for Standardization. Group. You receive an email confirmation that the order was received, and your RFQ
Request For Quote (Government Solicitations) appears on the Quote History window within 24 hours.
If you are a new subscriber, the ISOInternational Organization for Standardization. Group sends you an email requesting information needed to register you in their system. Once you are registered, ISO
International Organization for Standardization. Group assigns you a password to access their system.