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Vendor FAQs

As general questions from Vendors come through Post Award Requests and other avenues the FAQ section will continually grow. FAQs can be searched with keywords or see some the of the quick search options by category.

To see all, view the Vendor FAQs Document (PDF).

Last updated: July 10, 2024

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How can a Vendor challenge a negative Supplier Performance Risk System rating?

Go to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) , log in, and submit a challenge to the SPRS rating. The dispute then goes to the appropriate contracting office for review. For more information, see Vendor Resources Tab Challenge SPRS.

Category: Supplier Performance Rating

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Is a cybersecurity certification a requirement to bid on every solicitation on the DIBBS site?

At the moment the DoD is working towards implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). For more information see, CMMC Notice Jan 2024.  

The current requirements for cybersecurity, among others, include compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, 252.204-7019, and 252.204-7020.  This includes the requirement for an active NIST SP 800-171 assessment score posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

Category: Solicitations