BQT Beginning Segment (Request For Quote)
To indicate the beginning of a quote transaction set and to transmit identifying numbers and dates
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Code identifying purpose of transmitted set.
Number assigned by the purchaser to identify his request for quote.
Date to be used for reference purposes in an RFQ and a response to RFQ.
Code specifying type of date or time.
Date (YYMMDD). Also see: Date Qualifier (432).
Code specifying the type of Purchase Order or Change to Purchase Order.