# RFP Gaming

> RFP Gaming is the B2B Request-for-Proposal (RFP) marketplace for the video-game industry. Studios, publishers, and service companies post a structured public request (a "ticket"), receive comparable bids from verified vendors, and close deals — with no transaction fees. It replaces conference hallways, LinkedIn DMs, and static directories with a live, transparent deal pipeline.

RFP Gaming digitizes gamedev procurement. A **ticket** is a Request for Proposal: a buyer (a studio, publisher, or service company) publishes a scoped need — art, QA, audio, code, localization, or co-development — with budget, timeline, engine, and platform. Verified vendors respond with **structured bids** (cost range, timeline, team profile, relevant work) that are directly comparable side by side. Both sides accrue permanent, verified reputation from every closed deal.

**What "RFP" means.** A Request for Proposal is the procurement step where a buyer describes a project's scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria, then invites qualified vendors to propose how they would deliver it and at what price. It sits between an RFI (gathering vendor capabilities) and an RFQ (price-only quotes): an RFP is used when the need is well-defined but the best solution is not yet decided.

**What "RFP" means in game development.** Gamedev RFPs cover outsourced and co-development work — 3D/2D art, QA and certification, audio, engineering, localization, and full co-dev. Traditionally this work is sourced through GDC / Gamescom / XDS conference meetings, LinkedIn introductions, and static directories (Clutch, GoodFirms), then negotiated privately over email. That process is slow, opaque, relationship-gated, and gives buyers no like-for-like bid comparison and no verifiable delivery track record.

**How RFP Gaming solves it faster.** Post a brief in the morning and compare structured proposals the same day — days, not quarters. Every bid uses the same fields, so offers are comparable at a glance. Vendor reputation is built from real closed deals (on-time rate, revision rounds, re-hire intent), not self-reported marketing. **Stealth mode** lets buyers hide company name and IP for unannounced projects until they grant a bidder clearance. There are **no transaction fees** — revenue is subscription-based, so closing a deal is never penalized.

## Core pages
- [RFP Gaming home](https://www.hostlenslab.com/): Platform overview — how the gamedev RFP marketplace works, features, pricing, and FAQ.
- [Studio & vendor directory](https://www.hostlenslab.com/companies): Browse and filter verified gamedev studios, co-dev partners, and service companies by service category, engine, region, and capability.
- [Project & portfolio catalog](https://www.hostlenslab.com/projects): Public game projects and vertical slices from studios seeking publishers or partners.
- [How it works](https://www.hostlenslab.com/#how): The four-step deal flow — post a ticket (RFP), receive structured bids, shortlist & negotiate, close & build reputation.
- [Pricing & plans](https://www.hostlenslab.com/#pricing): Free, Starter ($49/mo), Pro ($149/mo), Partner ($499/mo), and custom Enterprise tiers.
- [FAQ](https://www.hostlenslab.com/#faq): Common questions about tickets, structured bids, vendor verification, and stealth mode.

## Key concepts
- **Ticket** — a structured public RFP from a buyer: scope, budget, timeline, service category, engine, and platform.
- **Structured bid** — a vendor's proposal with cost range, timeline, team size, pitch, and relevant work; comparable side by side.
- **Verified reputation** — delivery scores (on-time rate, revision rounds, re-hire intent) earned only from closed deals.
- **Stealth mode** — hide company identity and IP on a ticket until the buyer grants a specific bidder clearance; built for unannounced projects.
- **Service categories** — art, QA, audio, code, localization, and other.
- **No transaction fees** — monetization is subscriptions and featured slots, never a percentage of the deal.

## Optional
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.hostlenslab.com/privacy): How RFP Gaming handles data (GDPR, EU-hosted).
- [Terms of Service](https://www.hostlenslab.com/terms): Platform terms of use.
- [Sign in](https://www.hostlenslab.com/sign-in): Create an account or access an existing one — Google or magic-link, no separate sign-up page. The full live ticket board requires an account.