What is a Product Functionality Section?
Definition
The largest RFP section containing 50-100 questions evaluating core features, integrations, customization options, user interface, mobile support, and reporting capabilities. Product functionality questions determine whether software meets technical and business requirements."
Why This Matters
Detailed functionality questions validate vendor claims against your specific requirements. Comprehensive questioning reveals the difference between generic marketing promises and actual product capabilities. This section helps you understand exactly what features exist today versus what's planned for future development.
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Essential Connections
Feature Requirements
Software Features & Capabilities
Specific functionality the software must provide to meet business needs including mandatory features (must-have) and desired features (nice-to-have).
Product Capabilities
Software Features & Capabilities
The complete functionality a software solution provides including core features, integrations, customization options, user interface, mobile access, reporting, analytics, and API availability.
RFP Questions
RFP Fundamentals
Specific inquiries in RFP templates designed to gather vendor information across categories including product functionality, security compliance, implementation support, company background, and pricing.
Integration Capabilities
Software Features & Capabilities
The ability of software to connect with existing systems through APIs, webhooks, native integrations, or third-party platforms like Zapier.
Customization Options
Software Features & Capabilities
The ability to modify software appearance, workflows, fields, reports, and automation to match organizational processes.
Reporting Capabilities
Software Features & Capabilities
Tools for generating insights through dashboards, scheduled reports, custom reports, data export, and visualization.
Must-Have Features
Software Features & Capabilities
Non-negotiable functionality required for software consideration including core capabilities, critical integrations, and essential workflows.
Nice-to-Have Features
Software Features & Capabilities
Desirable but non-critical functionality that enhances value including advanced reporting, additional integrations, workflow customization, or premium modules.
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