A PM is interested in outsourcing a project deliverable but is uncertain of the company's offerings. Which of the following documents would be most appropriate for the PM to send to the company to…

A Request for Proposal (RFP) is used when the requirements are well-defined and the PM seeks detailed bids and solutions, not initial information on a company's general offerings.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a non-binding agreement outlining mutual understanding or intent, not a solicitation for detailed service offerings.

A Request for Information (RFI) is generally used for broad market research to gather general capabilities and product information from potential vendors, which is less specific than defining a particular deliverable to outsource.

A Statement of Work (SOW) defines the specific deliverables, tasks, and requirements for the outsourced project. By sending a preliminary SOW, even if the PM is uncertain of the company's full offerings, it prompts the potential vendor to respond with specific details on how their services align with or address the defined scope, allowing the PM to acquire targeted information.