Research All Open Solicitations

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1. Research All Open Solicitations: compare keyword, location, NAICS, and NSN searches

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  1. 0:00 — Open the solicitation search
  2. 0:19 — Choose a search route
  3. 0:34 — Search for janitorial work
  4. 0:49 — Review the broad results
  5. 1:11 — Narrow the list to Florida
  6. 1:36 — Search by NAICS code
  7. 1:47 — Read the NAICS results and controls
  8. 2:24 — Enter the NSN search
  9. 2:38 — Find opportunities for a stock item
  10. 3:05 — Continue from the selected NSN

2. Find janitorial notices with a title keyword

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  1. 0:00 — Set a title keyword
  2. 0:28 — Compare the resulting notices

3. Use additional solicitation search restrictions

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  1. 0:00 — Include earlier notices when researching history
  2. 0:25 — Choose a state, region or ZIP restriction
  3. 0:58 — Limit the buyer and eligibility category
  4. 1:30 — Understand the Classified option and submit

4. Narrow a solicitation search with both keyword boxes

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  1. 0:00 — Require both keyword entries
  2. 0:32 — Review the eight-row example

5. Find notices by service code, supply class or notice number

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  1. 0:00 — Select a professional service code
  2. 0:21 — Read the service matches
  3. 0:42 — Combine supply class and inspection filters
  4. 1:08 — Read both result sections
  5. 1:35 — Retrieve a known notice
  6. 1:55 — Confirm the exact notice result

6. Search solicitation synopsis text

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  1. 0:00 — Search the notice synopsis
  2. 0:17 — Review the matched requirements

7. Solicitation results workbook: Sheet1 and four records

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  1. 0:00 — Start from the four solicitation results
  2. 0:27 — Read the worksheet and nine headers
  3. 0:54 — Read subject, agency, and office
  4. 1:28 — Read opening, closing, and state
  5. 1:58 — Read estimated value and set-aside
  6. 2:18 — Note the blank user column

8. Open a solicitation folder destination

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  1. 0:00 — Choose an account for the opportunity

9. Research All Open Solicitations: direct-NSN worksheet

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  1. 0:00 — Use the direct-NSN result worksheet

10. Review an NSN item and its supporting research

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  1. 0:00 — Confirm the selected item
  2. 0:21 — Review technical characteristics
  3. 0:48 — Review award history
  4. 1:12 — Review FLIS header
  5. 1:33 — Review MOE rules
  6. 1:57 — Review reference numbers
  7. 2:21 — Review shipping classification
  8. 2:38 — Review ML-C
  9. 2:58 — Review dated inventory
  10. 3:22 — Compare backorder and demand

11. Export and read an item’s part references

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  1. 0:00 — Export the selected item’s reference table
  2. 0:30 — Read the three worksheet columns

12. Read the lower sections of a combined NSN report

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  1. 0:00 — Read the management rows
  2. 0:55 — Read the award rows
  3. 1:37 — Match technical labels to their values
  4. 2:12 — Read associated documents
  5. 2:38 — Read substitute relationship fields
  6. 3:21 — Read the organizational management rules

13. Search by NSN and follow item references

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  1. 0:00 — Open Search by NSN/NIIN
  2. 0:05 — Enter the NIIN
  3. 0:18 — Confirm the item
  4. 0:36 — Open the referenced company
  5. 0:51 — Return to the item
  6. 1:02 — Review the combined report
  7. 1:18 — Review the drawing references
  8. 1:43 — Open QAP-EQ001 sheet 0001

14. Prepare an NSN batch report

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  1. 0:00 — Prepare an NSN batch report
  2. 0:35 — Select report sections
  3. 1:21 — Identify the report workbook and its tabs
  4. 1:38 — Read the battery MCRL reference
  5. 1:47 — Read the sling TechChars reply
  6. 2:00 — Identify the award-only workbook tabs
  7. 2:11 — Read the sling award line

15. Search technical characteristics for a brake shoe

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  1. 0:00 — Search by technical characteristics
  2. 0:13 — Enter item-description keywords
  3. 0:15 — Choose the matching description
  4. 0:28 — Read the requirements and starting count
  5. 0:55 — Select a fabrication method
  6. 1:21 — Narrow by diameter and width
  7. 1:46 — Review the three matching stock numbers

16. Machine Shops: download the selected drawings

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  1. 0:00 — Download the selected drawings

17. Drawings: find and open a stock-item document

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  1. 0:00 — Open Drawings from Main Menu
  2. 0:08 — Open the Drawings search
  3. 0:27 — Choose a stock number or drawing reference
  4. 0:39 — Read the seven drawing rows
  5. 1:03 — Identify the document and sheet
  6. 1:26 — Open the selected QAP sheet
  7. 1:52 — Return to the drawing list

18. Drawings: exact and prefix searches

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  1. 0:00 — Search an exact drawing reference
  2. 0:11 — Read the associated stock numbers
  3. 0:32 — Find a family of drawing references
  4. 0:44 — Distinguish drawings from their sheets
  5. 1:05 — Continue through results and open a sheet

19. My Projects Folder: find a saved opportunity and browse its files

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  1. 0:00 — Open My Projects Folder
  2. 0:13 — Compare the three saved-work sections
  3. 0:40 — Read the saved stock-number row
  4. 1:08 — Open the matching project folder
  5. 1:30 — Read the project file pane
  6. 1:55 — Review the upload dialog controls
  7. 2:23 — Open Notes and return to the folder list
  8. 2:42 — Return to My Projects Folder

20. Research systems-design opportunities and award activity

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  1. 0:00 — Find systems-design opportunities
  2. 0:23 — Assess the current notice list
  3. 0:57 — Research award activity separately
  4. 1:16 — Read the grouped award example
  5. 1:49 — Distinguish the group from an individual action
  6. 2:18 — Verify the selected action and dates
  7. 2:59 — Check the actual work before treating it as a lead

21. Read substitute references and continue item research

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  1. 4:43 — Open Substitutes
  2. 4:54 — Read the substitute relationship row

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