I am in the process of prepping my first award.

I contacted DLA and made my VSM axccount. I am able to log in but I can't find. My awarded rfq so I can create. the labels for the items. Also so I can ship out the order. Do I call DLA again since I cant find it

Hello govcon community may this serve as a reminder to everyone that is already aware of the process and to those that are new let this be a tidbit when you are waiting or expecting payment!🪙🪙🪙💵 So the way the payments are released is dependent on 2 factors in all DLA unless otherwise stated in your award contract terms or if it's IO(inspection origin). First besure once your shipment is enroute to DLA submit your invoice in WAWF/PIEE. When your shipment has been delivered to its destination and marked as GR(goods received) by the depot. This is when your time clock actually starts as far as payments are concerned. Payments are set up net 30 with DLA, so this is were it is good to stay on top of the details of your shipments and POD(proof of delivery). DLA pays 30 days from the following factors either from date of invoice submitted, or POD date. The key to note is they generally but not always go by the later date in any case. That means you can submit your invoice but have a POD date at a later date. Which means DLA will go by the later date🫣 ! Why because this allows more time for them. Now I must say that this has only been true on Pallet shipments to DLA. But once the GR has been stamped on your shipment you can expect to see payment within 14 days or less. Keep in mind this is not the exception!☎️ However pick up the phone and call the CO to get an update. And also a 🔧 to note is any time a PAR is submitted it holds the CO accountable. Why because this is sent directly to their superior and counts against their work performance📊📂.... onething to note since it's really dependent on dates, I have seen close to 90 days before payments were released. Be sure to account for this when preparing and planning with your available capital to fulfill your awards! So this is a bit longer than normal but remember team work makes the dream work 👑💲!

Just got an email and one my first award. Now nothing huge but finally on the board. I think I made 2 dollars after all is said and done.

Just won my first award but I have question and do not want to mess up. They ordered 12 and it says ea. The packing qp is 50. So if I am correct I can take all 12 screws and put in one plastic bag