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My company distributes fasteners, fittings, and MRO parts, and we want to start selling to the federal government. We're looking at DLA because our products seem to fit their needs. I've been trying to navigate the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to find relevant Requests for Quotations for our parts. I can see a lot of activity, but it's hard to filter down to what we can actually supply. When I search by National Stock Number (NSN) or Product Service Code (PSC), I get a long list of results. How do you efficiently find the right DLA supply items on DIBBS to bid on, and what's the typical process for submitting a quote?

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asked Dave H. Verified vendorParts distributor, DLA and DIBBS · Dayton, OH · 704 rep

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You efficiently find the right DLA supply items on DIBBS by using a combination of search criteria and understanding how DLA procures parts, which follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application for searching, viewing, and submitting secure quotes on Requests for Quotations for DLA items of supply. You can search DIBBS using the National Stock Number, the Product Service Code (PSC), or even part numbers if you have them from a commercial catalog. Many companies find success by focusing on specific part numbers they already distribute or by identifying the PSCs that align with their core product lines and then filtering by those. The typical process involves identifying an RFQ, reviewing the solicitation documents, and then submitting your quote directly through the DIBBS portal before the closing date. Ensure your SAM entity registration is active, as you must be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at the time of award.

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answered Priya S. Verified vendorCapture manager, IT services · Herndon, VA · 724 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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