DLAD Index for Small Federal Contractors

DLA-specific provisions, the DIBBS Master Solicitation, and active class deviations that govern automated DLA purchasing — the fine print behind every DIBBS quote. Plain-English editorial summaries — always verify against the official text before relying on them.

Packaging & Marking

MIL-STD-129 / MIL-STD-2073 · Military Packaging (MIL-STD-2073) and Marking (MIL-STD-129)

DLA solicitations commonly invoke MIL-STD-2073-1 (military preservation and packaging methods) and MIL-STD-129 (military marking of shipments). The RFQ's packaging data string deco…

DLA-Specific

52.211-9000 · Government Surplus Material (DLAD)

DLA provision governing offers of government surplus material: the offeror must identify surplus material, describe its condition and history, and supply supporting documentation f…

52.217-9002 · DLA Master Solicitation & DIBBS Quoting Provisions

DIBBS RFQs incorporate the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions by reference — a consolidated document of quoting rules, evaluation provisions, and standin…

SPE-class-deviations · DLAD Class Deviations — What They Are and Where to Find Them

DLA issues class deviations that temporarily change how FAR/DFARS/DLAD rules apply across classes of DLA acquisitions (e.g., thresholds, evaluation procedures, set-aside mechanics)…

52.246-9004 · Product Verification Testing (DLAD)

DLA provision reserving the government's right to conduct product verification testing on delivered supplies; failures can result in rejection, replacement demands, and referral fo…