To bid on DIBBS: register your business on SAM.gov (UEI and CAGE code), set up a DIBBS vendor account, find RFQs by NSN or FSC, research each NSN (approved sources, packaging, delivery, award.
Step 1: How do I register on SAM.gov?
Create an entity registration on SAM.gov.
Step 2: How do I register for DIBBS?
Go to the DLA Internet Bid Board System and follow the vendor registration steps for your CAGE code.
Step 3: How do I find DIBBS RFQs I can fill?
Search DIBBS by NSN, NIIN or FSC rather than browsing everything.
Step 4: What should I check before I quote?
- Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC): some codes limit quotes to approved sources.
- Technical data: drawings and specs, and whether you can access them.
- Packaging: the MIL-STD-2073 codes on the PKGING DATA line (decode them with the free packaging code decoder).
- First article testing, FOB point, inspection point and delivery days.
- Award history: past prices and quantities for the same NSN.
Use the NSN research checklist and the printable DIBBS bid checklist.
Step 5: How do I price a DIBBS quote?
Build the price from material, machining or sourcing cost, packaging, freight (under FOB Destination you pay shipping), inspection and any first article.
Step 6: Where do I submit the quote?
On DIBBS, before the RFQ's due date and time.
Step 7: What happens after an award?
Awards are posted on DIBBS and sent to the vendor, often as a DD Form 1155.
What mistakes do new DIBBS bidders make?
- Quoting parts restricted to approved sources without being one
- Ignoring packaging codes that cost more than the part
- Missing FOB Destination freight in the price
- Watching SAM.gov only and missing DIBBS RFQs (see DIBBS vs SAM.gov)
Where does FedOpp fit?
FedOpp is government-opportunity research software that watches SAM.gov and DLA DIBBS and searches NSN, NIIN, FSC and CAGE data for small businesses; you bid on the official portals, and FedOpp costs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SAM.gov registration to bid on DIBBS?
Yes. You need an active SAM.gov entity registration and the CAGE code assigned through it before you can set up a DIBBS vendor account and quote DLA RFQs.
Is DIBBS free to use?
Yes. Registering on SAM.gov and DIBBS and quoting DLA RFQs is free.
Can I submit several DIBBS quotes at once?
Yes. DIBBS accepts batch quote files.
How do I know if I won a DIBBS award?
Awards are posted on DIBBS and sent to the vendor.
Does FedOpp submit my DIBBS quote?
No. FedOpp does not submit bids or quotes; you submit on SAM.gov and DIBBS yourself.
How much does FedOpp cost?
$199/month after a 7-day free trial.
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