Originator Response to Vendor

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# Originator Response to Vendor

Participant: Originator

Action: Agree with Vendor Response

Once the Vendor has responded to the QIR, the Originator reviews the Vendor's response. The Originator may choose to agree with the Vendor's reply or request additional information by completing the following steps:

1. Locate the QIR and click once in the QIR row (the row will be highlighted and buttons will appear at the bottom of the table, including Edit).

2. Click Edit and review the Vendor's response by selecting the Vendor Actions tab.

3. Click on the Recommendations and Remarks tab.

1. - If the Originator requires additional information from the Vendor, refer to step 4.

   - If the Originator wishes to agree with the Vendor’s response, continue to step 5.

4. If the Originator requires additional information from the Vendor before officially agreeing with the reply, the Originator enters the request by completing the following steps:

   1. Enter a response in the Recommendations and Remarks field.

   2. Click Update.

   3. The Vendor will receive an e-mail indicating that an update has been added to the QIR. The status of the QIR remains "Replied".

   4. The Originator and the Vendor may go back-and-forth until the Originator receives the required information; however, the National Administrator can choose to close the QIR at any time during this stage.

5. An attachment can be added to the response by selecting the Attachments tab (refer to Add or Remove Attachments).

6. If the Originator is satisfied with the information provided and is ready to agree with the Vendor's reply, the Originator will complete the following steps:

   1. Enter a response in the Recommendations and Remarks field. This explanation may assist the National Administrator with deciding the resolution of the QIR.

   2. Click Agree.

   3. The status of the QIR is now "Agreed". The application will automatically generate an e-mail indicating an update has been made, and the QIR will advance to the National Administrator for a decision.

See Also

Vendor Replies to QIR

Originator Response to Vendor

National Administrator Closes QIR