Request for Quote

Get custom pricing tailored to your volume needs from thousands of suppliers.

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Overview
Benefits
How to request a quote
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FAQs

Overview
Benefits
How to request a quote
Resources
FAQs

Simplify complex orders with Request for Quote.

With Request for Quote (RFQ), organizations can receive customized pricing on bulk orders or specific product configurations that meets their business needs. Submit your requirements and receive competitive bids from Amazon's vast network of sellers, saving valuable time compared to traditional procurement processes requiring contact with each vendor separately.

Millions of eligible products

Place single- or multi-SKU orders on large purchases greater than $10K in value or 999 units.

Millions of eligible products

A lower threshold for the Books category allows single- or multi-SKU orders on large purchases exceeding just $1K in value or 100 units.
Match with suppliers

Access thousands of pre-vetted suppliers seamlessly and get a quote response within 48 hours.

Match with suppliers

Schedule delivery at a time that works best for you. Take advantage of Quote Concierge for complex requests.
Maximize your budget

Save an average of 17% by negotiating pricing on large planned purchases.

Maximize your budget

Submit your desired quantity and pricing for negotiation with suppliers.

Get started with Request for Quote

Step 1

On a product detail page, click the "Request quote for [quantity]+" link above the "Add to Cart" button in the buybox.

Step 2

To view your quote status, hover over "Hello, [Name]" in the top right corner and click "Manage Quotes" under the "Your Account" heading. This will lead to your Quotes dashboard.

Step 3

Fill out your quote specifications, including purchase/delivery dates, zip code, quantity, and target pricing. Click the orange "Request quote" button to complete your quote request.

Step 4

Within your Quotes dashboard, click "View request" to evaluate supplier offers. Select an offer, proceed to checkout, and complete your order.

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FAQs

The minimum threshold for requesting a quote is either more than 999 units, or orders valued at more than $10,000. Book orders are an exception with a threshold of at least 100 units or orders over $1,000.
Sellers typically respond within 1-2 business days with their quotes. Once received, the quoted prices are locked in for a minimum of 7 days, though sellers can set their own quote expiration date. You'll receive email notifications when sellers respond to your quote requests.
Yes, you can request quotes for multiple items in a single request through the Manage Quotes dashboard. To add additional items: (1) Go to the Add Items tab at the top of the quote request form, (2) Search by ASIN number, Amazon URL, keyword, supplier & SKU, or manufacturer part number, (3) Enter quantities for each item, (4) Submit one quote request with all of your items.
After you submit a quote request, you can expect the following: (1) You'll receive an immediate acknowledgment of the quote request submission, (2) Sellers will review and respond with customized offers within 1-2 business days, (3) You'll get email notifications when sellers respond, (4) Review offers on the Manage Quotes dashboard, (5) Select Review and Purchase on your chosen quote to proceed with ordering, (6) Confirm shipping and payment details before finalizing the purchase.
Our Request for Quote custom quoting feature offers several benefits for your business: (1) Custom pricing that on average is 17% lower than standard list prices for large purchases, (2) Locked-in, custom pricing valid for at least 7 days, (3) Ability to make a single quote request with multiple items, (4) Reduced delivery complexity with consolidated shipping options, (5) Specialized support from customer advisors from the Quoting Concierge Team whenever you need.
You can track your order in several ways: (1) Administrators and designated receivers can monitor delivery status, (2) For credit card payments, view receiving status on the Receiving page, (3) For invoice payments, check the Your Invoices page, (4) Receive email notifications about order status updates, (5) Access order details through the Business Analytics dashboard.
You can go to the Manage Quotes dashboard to access information about the seller, including contact information. From there, you can: (1) Review multiple seller offers for comparison, (2) Submit new quote requests with revised quantities, (3) Communicate directly with sellers through the platform, (4) Set preferred suppliers for future quote requests, (5) Review seller ratings and performance metrics before accepting quotes.
While you can't edit a submitted quote request directly, you can: (1) Cancel existing quote requests by contacting customer service, (2) Create a new quote request with revised quantities, (3) Save draft quotes before you submit, (4) Track pending and completed quote requests in the Manage Quotes dashboard, (5) Set up recurring bulk orders once you find a preferred quote.