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DLA and DIBBS Supply Contracting

Read Defense Logistics Agency requests for quotation, spot approved-source restrictions and quote with confidence.

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Lessons

  1. Reading a DIBBS RFQ line
    Foundation10 min
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    • Find the item, quantity, unit and due date on an RFQ line.
    • Open the official DIBBS record for any RFQ.
  2. Available
    • Know which acquisition method suffix codes Bids2Bank treats as approved-source restrictions.
    • Read a score that says "not enough history".
  3. Available
    • Know the batch-quote file layout Bids2Bank fills.
    • Know who files the quote.
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    • Find approved and alternate sources.
    • Ask suppliers for prices that hold until award.
  5. Available
    • Read past unit prices with their quantities.
    • Set a margin you can defend.
  6. Available
    • Spot packaging, marking and inspection requirements before you price.
    • Know origin versus destination inspection and FOB.
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    • Recognise controlled technical information, such as engineering drawings.
    • Keep your export-control certification current.