What files are needed for a PCBA RFQ?

For the most accurate PCB assembly quote, send Gerber or ODB++, BOM with manufacturer part numbers, centroid or pick-and-place data, assembly drawings, quantities, test requirements, and delivery notes. Files can be added later if the project is still early.

Can I request a PCB assembly quote without complete files?

Yes. Describe the product, build stage, target quantity, test needs, and timing. The engineering review can identify missing inputs before formal pricing.

What can a PCBA quote include?

Scope can include DFM review, PCB fabrication, component sourcing, SMT and THT assembly, programming, inspection, functional testing, conformal coating, box build, packaging, and export delivery.

Engineering-reviewed quotation

PCBA RFQ & PCB Assembly Quote

Start with the build information you already have.

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DFM: file and build review
BOM: sourcing risk review
FA: first-article planning
FCT: test scope by project

Quote principles

Make assumptions visible before pricing.

A useful PCB assembly quote explains the assumptions behind price and lead time—not only a total.

01 Scope

Clarify the RFQ package

Gerber or ODB++, BOM, centroid, drawings, quantities, standards, and test requirements are reviewed together.

02 Risk

Surface material decisions

Lifecycle, alternates, AVL rules, consigned parts, and long-lead items are flagged before sourcing begins.

03 Build

Define process and test

SMT, THT, BGA, coating, programming, box build, inspection, and functional test are matched to project risk.

04 Release

Attach evidence to delivery

Inspection notes, test logs, traceability records, labels, packing rules, and shipment assumptions are documented.

RFQ Package

PCB Assembly RFQ Checklist

Clear files reduce assumptions, clarification cycles, and price revisions. If an item is unavailable, mark it as pending rather than guessing.

Gerber or ODB++, stack-up, copper weight, finish, and panel notes
BOM with manufacturer part numbers, alternates, AVL, and no-substitute lines
Pick-and-place data, assembly drawings, polarity notes, and side information
Quantity breaks, forecast, target delivery date, destination, and Incoterm
AOI, X-ray, ICT/FCT, firmware, coating, box build, and record requirements

Ready to quote

Turn your files into a reviewable build plan.

Send the files you have—even if the package is incomplete. We will separate confirmed scope, open assumptions, sourcing risks, and test requirements before pricing.

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Preparation resources

Build a Decision-Ready RFQ

Use the same buyer guides linked from our services template to align files, sourcing risks, and manufacturing scope.