DLA Packaging Instructions Visualization Tool - DLA/DIBBS

Overview

In this video, we’ll learn how to use the new Packaging tool in Loocey.

Automatically breaks down complicated packaging requirements into a table, with definitions next to each packaging code, then you can generate a PDF and save.

Step by step

The walkthrough covered in the video, written out so you can follow along inside Loocey.

1. Go to DLA RFQs and scroll to the right. Select an RFQ, ideally one with military packaging, packaging code MIL-STD-2073-1E.
2. Click the three dots and select Packaging Info.
3. This brings up the packaging details pop-up, scroll down to check all the details.
4. The packaging info tool parses out the packaging instructions and adds a description for each code.
5. Click Generate PDF to create a PDF version of the instructions, then save the PDF for your records.
6. Note that the PDF also shows the solicitation number, NSN, and quantity at the top, making it easy to identify the contract while you’re packing.
7. The packaging tool is also accessible from the Bidding Board: select a solicitation there and you’ll find the same Packaging Info option in the three-dots menu.

Where this fits

This tutorial covers the Labels, Packaging & Post-Award part of Loocey DLA. MIL-STD-129R container labels, the Label Maker API and DLA packaging requirements.

• Loocey DLA Getting Started guide — account setup and the full bidding workflow
• Saved-search recipes — the exact column, condition and value for 20 common DLA searches
• DLA / DIBBS glossary — what every field on a solicitation means
• All Loocey DLA video tutorials