IT procurement documentation for a solution architecture
IT procurement documents are popularly known as RFx documents. This is a term that includes different stages of the procurement process. RFx refers to a formal requesting process. RFx documents are categorized as request for proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI), and request for quotation (RFQ) documents.
Solutions architects are often involved in the procurement process, either leading the process or providing their input. These procurements may be related to outsourcing, contracting, procuring software such as a database or development tools, or buying SaaS solutions.
As these documents can be highly technical and will likely have a broad, long-term impact, the solutions architect needs to provide input by responding to any procurement requirements.
Let’s understand the difference between the different RFx documents:
