# Reviewing Submitted Post Award Requests (PARs)

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**Purpose:**To see information and status for any Post Award Requests (PARs) submitted in DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

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## Jump to Step:

Introductory Information
      - Open DIBBS and Select Log In Button
      - Enter Log In Information
      - Select PAR Status
      - Enter PAR Search Criteria
      - Review PAR Search Results

Resources and Terms Glossary

## Introductory Information

** This process only applies if a Vendor has already submitted a PAR. See Submitting a PAR in DIBBS article for more information.

Vendors have the ability to search for all PARs (open and closed) by selecting the Contract Number, PAR Number or a Creation date range.

Accessing DIBBS
**Access DIBBS****

Returning users should log into DIBBS using User ID and password. 

New users of DIBBS should go to DIBBS registration**.
1Open DIBBS and Select Log In Button
Open DIBBS** website and select the "Registered User Log In."

                Submitting a PAR in DIBBS                            Graphic demonstrates how to go to the Log In screen from the home page of DIBBS.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230620-D-D0441-9071

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2Enter Log In Information
DIBBS Vendor Log In screen opens, in the Registered User Login section:
- Enter User Identification (Username)
- Enter Password
- Select the "Submit" button

                Submitting a PAR in DIBBS                            Graphic demonstrates the areas of User ID, Password and finally clicking the submit button to log into DIBBS.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230620-D-D0441-9072

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3Select PAR Status
DIBBS Welcome screen opens:
- Locate the "Hot Links" section and select the "Post Award Request (PAR)" link.                       Submitting a PAR in DIBBS                            Graphic demonstrates how to get started on submitting a PAR by selecting on the Post Award Request (PAR) link under the Hot Links section.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230620-D-D0441-9073    - Tip:  You can also select the "Post Award Request (PAR)" link the "Awards" section on DIBBS Homepage to go straight to the Awards Post Award Requests screen after completing Log In screen.                         Submitting a PAR in DIBBS                            Graphic demonstrates an alternative route to start the PAR submission process by selecting the Post Award Request link on the DIBBS home screen.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230620-D-D0441-9074 
- When Post Award Requests screen opens, select the "PAR Status" link from "Post Award Request (PAR)" section

                Viewing a PAR in DIBBs                            Graphic demonstrates the need to select the PAR Status link when wanting to view a PAR in DIBBs.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230711-D-D0441-9003

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4Enter PAR Search Criteria
PAR Status screen will open. In the "PAR Search" section you can search by the following methods:
- Select the  Contract Number  radio button and enter the Contract number in the PAR Number field
- Select the  PAR Number  radio button and enter the PAR number in the PAR Number field
- Select the  Date Range  radio button and enter the date range using the MM-DD-YYYY format, in the To: and From: fields.   Note:  You can also select the Calendar icon to populate these fields from a pop-up calendar.

                Viewing a PAR in DIBBs                            Graphic demonstrates the multiple PAR search criteria fields that can be used when viewing a PAR.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230711-D-D0441-9005

After entering search criteria select the Search button. 

**Tip:** Select the Clear button to reset all fields populated with information.

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5Review PAR Search Results
**Note:** Contract Administrator communicates to Vendor separately from PAR system typically by email.

Search results will display at the bottom of the screen in a table giving PAR Requestor and Response data. The Vendor can see important PAR details including the PAR Status and the responsible Administrator.

                Viewing a PAR in DIBBs                            Graphic demonstrates where a Vendor can see search results with the criteria entered to pull PAR information including requestor and response data.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: John McCormickVIRIN: 230728-D-D0441-9001

See the following breakdown of the PAR results table below:**1. Requestor Data Fields:**- Contract/Delivery Order
- CLIN
- PAR Reason Code
- Consideration Amount (if submitted originally with PAR)
- Submitter ID

**2. Response Data Fields:**- PAR #
- Creation (CR) Date
- PAR Status Code, could be:    - Cancelled
  - Completed
  - In Process
  - New 
- Administrator Contact Information

PAR Reason Code Description TablePAR Reason CodePAR Reason Code DescriptionVR01Delivery Date ChangeVR02Duty Free Entry RequestVR03Free IssuesVR04Price Change and Mistakes-in-BidVR05Request for Price Change in Accordance with Economic PriceVR06Variation in Quantity ChangeVR07Quantity ChangeVR08Vendor Requested CancellationVR09ModificationVR10Wage DeterminationVR11Other Vendor RequestVR12Payment IssuesVR13Tooling RequestVR14Transportation IssuesVR15Request for Variance (from NIIN Technical Data)VR16First Article (Govt or CTR) InquiryVR17Production Lot Test Inquiry
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Resources:- DIBBS Article  
- DIBBS FAQs (PDF)
- DIBBS Pocket Guide (PDF)
- How To Submit and View PARs (PDF)
Terms Glossary
Find meanings for acronyms, abbreviations and codes used throughout the process article below in the table:
Term UsedMeaning/DefinitionDIBBSDLA Internet Bid Board SystemDLADefense Logistics AgencyFAQFrequently Asked QuestionsIDIdentifierPARPost Award RequestPDFPortable Document Format

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