The purchasing decision
A useful waterproof bag RFQ gives suppliers the same purchasing question. Identify the model or drawing, intended contents, target load and required construction. Separate must-have details from ideas that can be proposed by the factory. This reduces the risk of receiving prices for products that only look similar.
List quantities by SKU and attach artwork with a defined print size. State what the retail unit includes, how the shipment is packed and the destination market. If a target performance matters, give the conditions to be evaluated rather than an unqualified adjective such as fully waterproof or long-lasting cooling.
Ask suppliers to record assumptions and exclusions in their response. Sample cost, development work, packing, timing and commercial terms should be visible alongside the unit price. Use the downloadable worksheet on this page as a starting point, then refine it for the selected model. A complete RFQ supports comparison; it does not replace sample approval.
What to compare before ordering
| Decision | Review with the supplier | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Product definition | Model, drawing and intended load. | Make the quoted configuration identifiable. |
| Order definition | SKU quantities, artwork and pack. | Separate variations and costs. |
| Supplier response | Assumptions, timing and terms. | Compare the complete offer. |
Separate quote lines so a lower price can be explained
For custom waterproof bags, a comparable quotation should identify what changes when the price changes. Ask the supplier to distinguish the base product, decoration, included accessories, individual packing and development work. Where alternatives are proposed, give each configuration its own reference instead of combining several material or packing choices into one price.
| Quotation line | State explicitly | Comparison question |
|---|---|---|
| Product and variant quantity | Model, material revision and quantity per colour or size. | Are the suppliers pricing the same configuration and assortment? |
| Decoration and retail unit | Artwork scope, accessories, label and individual packing. | Which items are included, optional or separately charged? |
| Development and delivery basis | Sample scope, proposed timing, shipping basis and exclusions. | What additional work or cost is needed before the order is ready? |
Record assumptions beside the price, especially when the final material or packaging remains open. A target price can guide a proposal, but it should not hide a changed construction or omitted accessory. Outdoorsbloom’s existing-model logo orders start at 50 pieces and new OEM development at 100 pieces. Confirm the quantity split and specification in the enquiry. Request the quotation currency, destination and delivery basis so unit prices are not mistaken for a complete delivered cost.
Keep dry-bag and cooler quotations as identified configurations, with their different requirements visible. Compare Three-Color Roll-Top Dry Bag and 25L TPU Waterproof Insulated Cooler Tote. Define the scope of an OEM or ODM quotation.
Include these details in your enquiry
- Model or drawing with revision
- Materials, dimensions and evaluation needs
- SKU quantities, artwork and accessories
- Retail packing, shipment and commercial basis
Download the RFQ worksheet (CSV)
Identify the model and the version of any drawing or artwork. Ask for assumptions, proposed changes, packing details and commercial terms to be shown in the quotation. MOQ, sample cost and production timing are confirmed for the agreed configuration.
Buyer questions
What if I do not know the final material yet?
State the intended use and ask for identified alternatives. Keep each proposed construction separate in the response.
Should target price be included?
It can help guide a proposal, but the supplier should still identify the construction and any assumptions used to reach it.
NEXT STEP
Turn the brief into a sample review.
Choose a product reference, mark the changes you need and send your expected quantities and destination market. Our Dongguan team can review the manufacturing options with you.
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