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Why an order is over the micro-purchase limit or no longer open

A mark on an order can mean it is over the micro-purchase limit, DLA is not taking prices yet, or the closing date passed.

Written By GovPreneurs

Last updated 21 days ago

A card or a page carries a mark such as Over the and a limit, or a message that DLA is not taking prices. These marks explain the order. They are not errors.

Check these causes in order

  1. The order is over the micro-purchase limit. The card shows a mark that names the limit. A micro-purchase is a small buy under a set amount. Hunter shows big orders too and marks them. The mark is a warning, not a ban. Read the order paper for the rules that apply.
  2. DLA has posted the order, but it is not taking prices yet. The page says: "DLA has posted this order. They are not taking prices yet. Look at it again in a few days."
  3. DLA is not taking prices now. The page says: "DLA is not taking prices on this order now." The order may have closed.
  4. The status is unknown. The page says the order paper does not say if DLA is taking prices. Open the order on the DLA website and look.
  5. The closing date passed. The board lists only open orders. A closed order is gone from the board. If you saved it, it stays in Saved.

What you see when it works

An open order shows Closes or Listed closing date with a date. The section What you send DLA shows the steps to send a price.

💬 Still unsure? Open the order paper with Read the order paper. See Read the order detail and official DIBBS paper. Use the Need Help? Click Here button at the top of the page if the order paper disagrees with the page.

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