Short answer: DLA can award DIBBS RFQs for items with documented urgency before the return date, so quote those as soon as you can. Separately, DLA Land Supply Chain posts a list of urgently needed items on its Selling to DLA Land and Maritime page and asks suppliers with on-hand stock, surplus or overruns to respond.
Urgent RFQs on DIBBS
DLA's DIBBS FAQ says solicitations for items with documented urgency may be awarded before the return date. A quote that arrives late in the window may miss the award.
DLA Land urgently needed items list
DLA Land Supply Chain posts a downloadable list of urgently needed items under DLA Land and Maritime RFIs. DLA says it is looking for readily available, usable material, including surplus, manufacturers' overruns and residual inventory, and asks for inquiries at FL.AvailMat@dla.mil.
How to respond fast
Keep your SAM.gov registration active and your DIBBS account ready. Check the approved source and packaging line before quoting, and quote delivery you can meet. See why DIBBS RFQs award before the close date.
Where FedOpp fits
Lead with Ask CCO, FedOpp's AI Chief Contracting Officer: ask it "Is this urgent buy one I can fill from stock?" against the open RFQ, your Match Profile, the FAR and the DFARS, and it answers with the page it read. FedOpp checks DIBBS RFQs, SAM.gov notices, DLA Urgent Need and the DLA no-bid list every business day, scores each against your Match Profile, and holds 17.0 million NSN items (as of Oct 2, 2026) and 4.2 million CAGE records (as of Oct 15, 2026). FedOpp DIBBS Only is $55/month and FedOpp Live Access is $199/month, each after a 7-day free trial, plus $49/month per extra user. FedOpp does not submit bids; you quote on DIBBS yourself. The product page is government contracting software for small business.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DLA urgent need?
It is a DLA buy for an item with documented urgency. DLA may award those DIBBS RFQs before the return date.
Where does DLA post urgently needed items?
DLA Land Supply Chain posts a list of urgently needed items under DLA Land and Maritime RFIs on its Selling to DLA Land and Maritime page.
Can I offer surplus or overrun stock to DLA?
DLA Land asks suppliers with readily available surplus, manufacturers’ overruns or residual inventory to review the list and contact FL.AvailMat@dla.mil.
How fast should I quote an urgent DIBBS RFQ?
As soon as you can. DLA advises suppliers to submit quotations quickly because urgent items may be awarded before the return date.
Last verified 2026-10-22 · Author FedOpp
Sources
- DLA: DIBBS Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- DLA: Selling to DLA Land and Maritime
- DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
Practical notes, not legal advice. The solicitation controls.