# DIBBS Solicitation Enables Automated Evaluation

A Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) DIBBS solicitation for measuring spoons was marked “T,” which indicates eligibility for automated evaluation—not an automatic award when bidding closes. Community responses explain that automated evaluation applies only to quotes in exact compliance; eligibility, price reasonableness, packaging, source approval, or an unusually low price may still require buyer review. No award was reported, and the award timeframe remains unknown. For procurement professionals and suppliers, the distinction matters when assessing quote status, pricing, and the possibility of manual review.

- A “T” designation does not guarantee an award or an immediate decision; awards may take weeks.
- Quotes with exceptions may be ineligible for automated award, while packaging or source-approval issues can require buyer action.
- Suppliers may revise or withdraw a quote before award. If the quote-validity period expires, check whether the solicitation was reissued or canceled.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

### Key Quotes
> The automated evaluation is on price alone, but only among quotes in exact compliance, meaning bid type "bid without exception". If your quote took any exception, it isn't eligible for the automated award and goes the slow way.
> — Commenter

> A “T” means automated award, not instant award or anything like that. Two days is nothing in government time.
> — Fbeezy

### Sources
- [T in my dibbs solicitation](https://www.reddit.com/r/GovernmentContracting/comments/1xn1v9x/t_in_my_dibbs_solicitation) - reddit-governmentcontracting