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Change from FOB Destination to FOB Origin
I need advice on how to proceed. I won a bid with exception on a RFQ where I changed the delivery from FOB Destination to FOB Origin, however in the award document it still says FOB Destination. What would you do next if you were in that position? Thank you
1 like • Dec '24
you cannot change parts of the solicitation - contract by yourself. You need to contact your CO. and, in the meantime check how much would be shipping, is it within your profits??? Do you want to sucrify your profit for performance - go for it. You can't cost the shipping charges - cancel the contract, lesson learned for better pricing.
Introduction
✅ Where you’re from? I’m from Cruger, MS, a small rural town of about 300 people maybe lol ✅ Your age. I am 27 years old. ✅ Your biggest goal as a Government Contractor. My biggest goal is to have a million dollars in sales in one year & to influence people from rural MS by showing them it’s possible and that they can win in life also! ✅ Your biggest struggle as a Government Contractor. Understanding the military shipping & paying standards and guidelines. Excited to learn, work, and grow with everyone in the community!
3 likes • Dec '24
Being from a rural area - look into Hubzone certification. Gives you a pricing advantage. It is a long process so don't wait for certification, In the meantime get going with your research, FSC, NSN nothing stops you from biting. There are many wheels turning at the same time, but you just have to start and you will realize that those are the same wheels and it will be easier.
Help with packaging on my new award
Hey all, I know Nomyad have full course packages but is it possible to just pay you/your team to help me understand exactly what I need to for packaging on this award that I have?
2 likes • Nov '24
yes it is. Go to your local post office. On the wall they will have list+ pictures of hazardous materials, stay away from that as a beginner even if you do that in commercial life.
Vendor Capability Form
Hope everyone is doing well this week. I am reaching out for some guidance on the request below. I received this from a DLA Contract Specialist this morning. Has anyone else ran across this Vendor Capability Form and if so, what was the best way to answer when you are still new to this and do not have the experience? Any information is appreciated
Vendor Capability Form
2 likes • Nov '24
@Janet Saucedo that is fine - me too.
1 like • Nov '24
Now - this solicitation has a technical docs. Are you planning to manufacturer this product? That is why they ask for structure, experience. You can operate from home but have sup to make it.
FOB: Destination Question
I came across a listing with 6 solicitations on there. I know when it's "FOB: Destination, Inspection: Destination, Acceptance: Destination", it means that I'm paying for shipping. I found the product 20 times cheaper than the last awardee and the vendor has also free shipping so therefore no shipping fee for me. It's MIL-STD-2073-1E packing requirement and I've already figured out what I need for packaging from the packing website. This also means that I need to have the product sent to me. Has anyone worked on a solicitation like this or just moved on?
2 likes • Nov '24
Great job. FOB destination, means you pay for the shipping. BUT... there is always a but. I am happy you found it much cheaper but don't lower your price too much, you will be leaving money on the table. Make sure you included ALL YOUR COSTS, for some reason the competitor price is as it is. Make sure you have traceability - 100000% you will be asked.
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Thanks for creating this space. I love DLA - DIBBS for their logic. But that logic sometimes is very inflexible - lots to learn.

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