Translation guide
A formal document inviting businesses to submit proposals for a project or service. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with set phrases used in business and government contexts.
We issued a request for proposals.
The English abbreviation is commonly used in Japanese business contexts, especially in IT and international companies.
Please review the contents of the RFP.
Used when requesting proposals for a project plan or creative work, often in advertising or consulting.
We will send you a request for proposals.
Specifically for government or public agency RFPs, often with legal or formal nuances.
A less formal request for suggestions or proposals within a company or team.
提案依頼書 is the full Japanese term and is understood by all, while RFP is common in IT and international business but may not be familiar in traditional industries. Use the full term in formal documents.
Instead of a noun phrase, you can use the verb 提案を依頼する (ていあんをいらいする) 'to request proposals'. This is useful in emails or conversations.
I'd like to request proposals.
We have started the request for proposals.