Overview
This mini-book dives into finding, bidding, and executing profitable small RFQs on DLA's DIBBS platform, with a focus on ethical, non-weapons work. It blends practical checklists with War Dogs-style pattern spotting—minus the illegality.
- Chapter 01: Landscape of DLA, DIBBS, and Micro-Contracting
- Chapter 02: Accounts, CAGE, and SAM.gov Setup
- Chapter 03: How DIBBS Really Works Day-to-Day
- Chapter 04: Finding RFQs With Zero or One Competitor
- Chapter 05: Pricing and Profit Models for Micro RFQs
- Chapter 06: Legal Lessons from War Dogs (Without Guns)
- Chapter 07: Creative Products: Industrial, Aerospace, and Repair Kits
- Chapter 08: Reverse Engineering and Technical Data Packages
- Chapter 09: Micro-Manufacturing and Additive Production
- Chapter 10: Partnering With Machine Shops, Brokers, and Distributors
- Chapter 11: Quality, Packaging, and Compliance Basics
- Chapter 12: Shipping, WAWF/Invoicing, and Cash Flow
- Chapter 13: Automation: Scrapers, Filters, and Bid Dashboards
- Chapter 14: Scaling From One-Person Shop to Small Team
- Chapter 15: Becoming an Approved Manufacturer or QSL Supplier
- Chapter 16: Out-of-This-World Business Angles and Niches
- Chapter 17: Risk Management, Ethics, and Staying Out of Trouble
- Chapter 18: Case Study: From First RFQ to Repeat Awards
- Chapter 19: Long-Term Asset Building: IP, Brands, and Data
- Chapter 20: Master Playbook: Full-Stack Contracting System
How to Read This
Chapters 1–5 build your foundation. Chapter 6 reframes the War Dogs story into an honest playbook. Chapters 7–15 walk through specific business models, and Chapters 16–20 zoom out to creative niches, risk management, and long-term asset building.