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I'm a parts distributor, and my company sells fasteners, fittings, and MRO parts. We’ve been using DIBBS for a while now, looking for DLA supply bids. We do about 2,000 quotes a year and get around 300 awards, so we are active. I know DIBBS has its quirks, but I feel like I'm missing some search strategies to find more relevant Request for Quotation opportunities. I usually search by National Stock Number (NSN) or keywords, but that can be hit or miss. Are there better ways to use the DIBBS search filters or other features to target specific DLA items or types of supply contracts?

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asked Dave H. Verified vendorParts distributor, DLA and DIBBS · Dayton, OH · 820 rep

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To better target DLA supply bids on DIBBS, focus on leveraging the search filters beyond just NSN and keywords, particularly by looking at Product Service Codes (PSCs) and the solicitation type. DIBBS is designed for DLA items of supply, and each item has a Product Service Code (PSC) that categorizes the type of supply or service being procured. You can find this code in past awards or by analyzing the items you already quote successfully. Searching by PSC will give you a more consistent and targeted list of opportunities than relying solely on keywords, which can be inconsistent across different solicitations. Additionally, look at the solicitation type. While you mentioned RFQs, DIBBS also allows you to view Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bid, offering different contracting approaches. Understanding the nuances of these solicitation types can help you identify more relevant opportunities and tailor your approach. My firm has found that consistent use of PSCs in our DIBBS searches significantly refines the bid list.

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answered Priya S. Verified vendorCapture manager, IT services · Herndon, VA · 885 rep
Thanks, Priya. I usually only search by NSN. I will start filtering by Product Service Code (PSC) to see if that helps narrow down my search for DLA items. What is the best way to find the PSC for parts I already sell? · Dave H. ·

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