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June 12, 2025
Common Government Solicitation and Award Documents
Guide on the different common government solicitation and award documents/forms that are used DLA Aviation with Vendors. This is the third article in the Contract 101 basics collection.
June 11, 2025
How To Read an Order for Supplies or Services (DD1155 Form)
Guide to reading an Order for Supplies or Services (DD1155 Form) that is used for Delivery Orders (DO), Purchase Orders (PO), and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA).
How To Read a Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form (SF33)
Guide to reading a Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form (SF33 form) used for when the dollar value is expected to be above the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), Request for Proposal (RFP) & Invitation for Bids (IFB).
How to Read an Award/Contract (SF26 Form)
Guide to reading an SF26 that is used for award of an acquisition greater than the simplified acquisition threshold.
Reading a Solicitation or Award Using Uniform Contract Format
Guide to reading a Solicitation or Award's continuation pages using the Uniform Contract Format that is the standard for any Federal Government procurement format.
Award Modifications
Guide to understanding the basics of Award Modifications and why they matter. Part of the Contract Basics Collection.
Registration, Renewal, and CAGE Creation in System for Award Management (SAM)
Overview and connections on how to register and renew registration for a Vendor in System for Award Management that also creates a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE).
How To Read a Request for Quotation (SF18)
Guide to reading a Request for Quotation (Standard Form 18) used in solicitations under the simplified acquisition threshold.
Vendor Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Process
This process provides a Vendor with the tools and knowledge to obtain and understand contractual packaging requirements.
How To Register in DLA's Account Management Provisioning System (AMPS)
Guide into how to register in DLA's Account Management Provisioning System.