Supplier readiness
SteelThumb needs supplier quotes, landed-cost comparison, packaging costs, labor assumptions, and margin review before the Grow Kit, SeedPort, or PlotTags can become paid preorder products.
| Product | Draft unit cost | Quote requirement | Checkout state |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | $259.25 draft estimate | Quote grow bags, irrigation, automation/control path, PlotTags starter set, packaging, and pick-pack labor. | RFQ packet ready; checkout blocked until reviewed supplier responses exist |
| SeedPort | $146.50 draft estimate | Quote tray/rack structure, trays/domes, lighting/airflow scope, labels, packaging, and pick-pack labor. | RFQ packet ready; checkout blocked until reviewed supplier responses exist |
| PlotTags | $67.00 draft estimate | Quote printed/molded tag body, stake/clip hardware, label material, packaging, and pick-pack labor. | RFQ packet ready; checkout blocked until reviewed supplier responses exist |
| Product | Component group | Outreach state | Next action | Quote blocker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Grow bags | RFQ packet ready | Send to 2-3 grow bag suppliers and enter redacted responses. | Reviewed supplier response and landed cost still missing. |
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Irrigation tubing and fittings | RFQ packet ready | Send irrigation RFQ and update replacement-part path from responses. | Reviewed supplier response and replacement availability still missing. |
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Packaging | Ready after packout measurement | Measure representative packout, then send carton and insert RFQ. | Packed dimensions, carrier quote, and package protection still missing. |
| SeedPort | Tray/rack structure | RFQ packet ready | Send tray/rack RFQ using v0-quote scope. | Reviewed supplier response and package profile still missing. |
| SeedPort | Lighting, airflow, or controller prep | RFQ packet ready; safety docs required | Request powered accessory quote and safety documentation. | No certification or safety claim until exact documents are reviewed. |
| PlotTags | Printed or molded tag body | Limited RFQ packet ready | Request quote with limited redacted specs; keep broad CAD held. | IP release decision, final material, and readability proof still missing. |
| PlotTags | Label material | RFQ packet ready | Request label material and replacement-label quote. | Replacement label policy and ID range support. |
| Product | RFQ focus | Send state | Required response |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Grow bags, irrigation, pump/control safety docs, and packaging. | Ready to send; packaging waits on packout measurement | Unit price tiers, MOQ, lead time, shipping estimate, replacement terms, safety/material docs, and quote expiration. |
| SeedPort | Tray/rack, LED bars, fan, powered accessory safety docs, and packaging. | Ready to send; packaging waits on packout measurement | Unit price tiers, safety/certification docs, MOQ, lead time, shipping estimate, warranty, and quote expiration. |
| PlotTags | Limited tag body specs, label material, clips/fasteners, and packaging. | Ready to send with broad CAD held by IP publication decision | Unit price tiers, material and UV/water notes, tolerances, MOQ, lead time, replacement availability, and quote expiration. |
Keep public prices as planning ranges until quoted landed cost, shipping, payment fees, warranty reserve, support burden, and target gross margin are recorded for the SKU.
Review pricing readiness