FedOpp is DIBBS software for small parts suppliers that works as an AI Chief Contracting Officer: it watches DLA DIBBS RFQs, SAM.gov and prime subcontract notices, reads each solicitation, answers bid/no-bid questions, checks NSN award history and builds DIBBS batch quote files. DIBBS software is any independent tool that finds, researches or prepares DLA RFQs on DIBBS; you still register as a vendor and submit quotes on DIBBS yourself.
Start at $55 per month for FedOpp DIBBS Only, or $199 per month for full Live Access. Both come with a 7-day free trial.
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FedOpp costs $199/month after a 7-day free trial, plus $49 per extra user.
What is DIBBS software?
DIBBS software means independent tools that index or enrich Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System solicitations so a small parts shop can find and research RFQs faster. DIBBS itself stays free and official: you still register as a vendor and submit quotes on the government portal. Research tools should never ask for your DIBBS password.
What should DIBBS software do for a small parts shop?
A useful checklist for small machine shops and distributors:
- Watch by NSN, FSC, or keyword so matching RFQs surface without browsing every board.
- Email alerts when a watched NSN or profile match posts.
- Award and NSN context so you can see history before you price.
- CAGE lookup for competitors and customers.
- Export / quote-prep help that still leaves submission on DIBBS.
- Clear pricing with no surprise bid-submission fees.
This guide does not rank named vendors. It describes capabilities a parts supplier should expect.
Does DIBBS software submit bids for you?
No reputable research tool should submit bids for you. Quotes go through DIBBS (and SAM.gov when that is the board). FedOpp never submits bids and never asks for DIBBS passwords. You stay in control of every quote file you upload on the official portal.
Does DIBBS software need my DIBBS login?
No. Good DIBBS software works from public solicitation and catalog data, so it never needs your DIBBS password. FedOpp never asks for it. It brings together federal contracting opportunities from DIBBS, SAM.gov and prime subcontract notices, and pairs well with a SAM.gov opportunity search tool workflow when you bid on both boards.
How is FedOpp different from working DIBBS alone?
Working DIBBS alone is free and complete for submission. FedOpp adds a research layer: it watches SAM.gov and DIBBS together, applies a Match Profile / go-no-go view, includes an AI Contract Reader and Ask CCO for solicitation questions, and puts NSN/CAGE search in one workspace. Price is a flat $199/mo after a 7-day free trial (extra users $49/mo when needed). FedOpp is not affiliated with DLA or SAM.gov.
Where FedOpp fits in a bid routine
- Morning: review email alerts for watched NSNs and keywords.
- Research the NSN (packaging, AMSC, award history) before you commit time.
- Read the solicitation PDF with Contract Reader or Ask CCO follow-ups.
- Price the job with freight and packaging included.
- Submit the quote on the official DIBBS portal yourself.
For NSN-level research before you price, use the NSN research checklist and search DIBBS by NSN. Ask CCO answers follow-up questions beside a notice; Contract Reader turns a solicitation PDF into a plain-English brief. Neither tool replaces reading the official file.
See also FedOpp features, pricing, how to bid on DIBBS, and DIBBS for new suppliers.
Everything FedOpp watches, in one place
Good DIBBS bid software should also show you the DLA work that never reaches a normal RFQ search. FedOpp is more than a SAM.gov or DIBBS search. It checks every lane below against your Match Profile, so you see the work worth bidding without checking several sites.
- SAM.gov, DIBBS and Subcontracts. Public solicitations, DLA parts RFQs and prime contractor subcontract notices, in one workspace with the same filters and scores.
- DLA Urgent Need and the no-bid list. Parts DLA flagged as shortages, and parts DLA asked for and got no bids on.
- SBIR/STTR award notices. Companies that just won research funding and may need parts made, with suggestions on who to contact.
- Today’s picks and Ask CCO. The bot picks new matches from your profile, and Ask CCO answers bid and no-bid questions next to the notice. The AI Contract Reader gives a plain-English brief of the solicitation.
- Watchlist alerts. Watch a keyword, NSN, CAGE or company and get an email when it hits.
- One flat price. $199/mo after a 7-day free trial, with every feature included. Additional users are $49/mo each.
FedOpp does not submit bids or proposals. You decide, and you submit on SAM.gov or DIBBS yourself.
What to look for in DLA bidding software
- Covers both DLA DIBBS RFQs and SAM.gov notices, plus prime subcontract notices.
- Shows NSN and CAGE award history next to each open RFQ.
- Checks approved sources and the AMSC code before you quote.
- Builds and checks a DIBBS batch quote file.
- Sends alerts for new RFQs that match your items.
- Uses AI to read the RFQ and answer bid/no-bid questions.
- Shows the source and date of every piece of data.
- Does not submit quotes for you; you submit on DIBBS yourself.
For items DLA has marked no-bid, see the DLA no-bid list guide. To build quotes in bulk, see the DIBBS batch quote file guide.
How does FedOpp help?
FedOpp is an AI Chief Contracting Officer for small parts suppliers bidding federal work. It watches DLA DIBBS, SAM.gov and prime subcontract notices, reads each solicitation, answers bid/no-bid questions and puts NSN and CAGE research in one place. FedOpp costs $199/month after a 7-day free trial, plus $49/month per extra user (a $55/month DIBBS-only plan is also available), and you submit every quote yourself.
Last updated October 21, 2026 by FedOpp.
Frequently asked questions
What is DIBBS software?
An independent tool that finds, researches or prepares DLA RFQs posted on DIBBS. DIBBS itself is free; you still submit quotes there.
What is the best DIBBS software for a small parts supplier?
Pick software that covers DIBBS and SAM.gov, shows NSN award history and approved sources, builds batch quote files and helps you decide what to bid. FedOpp does all of that and adds an AI Chief Contracting Officer that answers questions from the solicitation text.
What is DLA bidding software for small business?
Software that helps a small business find and research Defense Logistics Agency solicitations and prepare quotes. FedOpp is DLA bidding software built for small parts suppliers.
Does FedOpp submit quotes on DIBBS?
No. FedOpp builds and checks quotes and batch files; you submit on DIBBS yourself.
How much does FedOpp cost?
$199 per month after a 7-day free trial, plus $49 per month for each extra user.
Is FedOpp built for small businesses?
Yes. FedOpp was built by a three-person defense supplier for small manufacturers and distributors that bid DLA parts work without a dedicated business development team.
What sources does FedOpp cover?
SAM.gov solicitations, DLA parts RFQs on DIBBS, and subcontract notices that prime contractors post.
Can I research an NSN before I quote?
Yes. FedOpp puts NSN and CAGE code research next to the opportunity so you can check the item and past awards before quoting.
Does DIBBS software need my DIBBS password?
No. FedOpp never asks for your DIBBS password. You log in to DIBBS yourself to submit quotes.
Is FedOpp affiliated with DLA?
No. FedOpp is a private company, not a government website. DIBBS and SAM.gov remain the official sites for bidding.
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