How to find DLA RFQs with simpler Packaging Requirements - ASTM D3951 vs MIL STD 2073 - DLA/DIBS

Overview

There are usually 2 main packaging requirements when working with DLA DIBBs contracts, ASTM and Military 2073 standard. Military packaging is more complicated and costly. In this video, we’ll learn how to filter and find RFQs with ASTM packaging, also known as commercial packaging.

Step by step

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

1. There are usually two main packaging requirements on DLA DIBBS contracts: ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-2073. Standard military packaging is more complicated and costly, so let’s find RFQs with ASTM (commercial) packaging.
2. Go to the RFQs board.
3. Click on Filters and select the Add Filter option.
4. Select Packaging Code equals ASTM D3951 and hit Apply.
5. The system filters and shows RFQs with ASTM packaging.
6. To save your search, click the Save button, then Save As New.
7. Set a name for your new view and save it, you can now see your new view as a tab.

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.

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