Request for Information (RFI).pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) form template used by the U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland for submitting inquiries regarding federal contract solicitations.

The form is designed for contractors or interested parties to submit clarification questions to the Contracting Officer regarding solicitation documents. The requestor section requires identification of the solicitation number, project location, and detailed description of the information being requested, with reference to specific specification sections and drawing numbers if applicable. The requestor must provide contact information including name, title, FAX number, and telephone number, along with the date by which a response is required. The technical expert response section includes fields for the responder's identification, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and on-site inspector information. The form includes two checkbox options to classify the response type: either as a clarification that does not modify solicitation terms and conditions, or as a proposed change requiring issuance of an amendment. The form permits the use of previous versions and was last revised in March 2025. This template serves as the standard mechanism for managing pre-award communications and ensuring transparent clarification of solicitation requirements without unilaterally altering contract terms.