A procurement agency information file (PAIF) is a document prepared by the procurement agency (PA) that contains specific and factual information about the operations carried out at the named site including any closely integrated operations of the PA.

A PAIF should be succinct and, if possible, should not exceed 25 A4 pages.

The PA should give a short description of its activities under each of the following headings. Where appropriate, supportive documentation should be appended.