Q7: FDT uses Free-On-Board (FOB) Origin terms. Does the inspection point change as a result of FDT? Items should not be inspected at source solely because of participation in the FDT program. If there is a technical or procurement reason for source inspection, the item should continue to be source inspected. Details of whether or not inspection is performed at origin or destination are specified in each contract. Q8: Who do I contact if I have questions specifically relating to FDT? Email: Q9: How do I notify DLA that a FDT shipment is ready to be transported? Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) is a web based system that is accessed in order to submit FDT shipment information. You must register in advance. Registration is CAGE Code specific. Q10: How does a supplier register for access to VSM? Register at . Register by Cage. Each ship from address must be registered. The VSM website address is published in the contractor/supplier training, FAQ’s and DIBBS. Q11: What VSM training is being provided? The VSM website, , contains a User Guide. You can also phone or Email the VSM Help Desk. The Help Desk is available Mon-Fri from 0600-1700 Eastern Standard Time. Q12: How can I contact the VSM Help Desk? The phone number for the Help Desk is (800) 456-5507. The email address is . For DCMA administered contracts, phone 314 331-5573 or email . Q13: For those items that qualify, FDT terms and conditions are mandatory for inclusion in solicitations. Must suppliers be registered in VSM in order to be considered for a potential award? VSM registration is not a requirement in order to be eligible to submit a quote for a DLA solicitation. VSM is the only means of notifying DLA that an FDT shipment is ready for transport, therefore, registration in VSM is mandatory for FDT contract completion. In those instances, failure to utilize VSM for FDT awards could be defined as a failure to conform to the terms of the award. Q14: Who should be contacted for Proof of Delivery if the material is lost? DLA Distribution handles any disputes with the carrier over lost, short or damaged material. Suppliers should alert the Post Award Contract Administrator if a lost shipment is suspected.
Q7: FDT uses Free-On-Board (FOB) Origin terms. Does the inspection point change as a result of FDT? Items should not be inspected at source solely because of participation in the FDT program. If there is a technical or procurement reason for source inspection, the item should continue to be source inspected. Details of whether or not inspection is performed at origin or destination are specified in each contract. Q8: Who do I contact if I have questions specifically relating to FDT? Email: Q9: How do I notify DLA that a FDT shipment is ready to be transported? Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) is a web based system that is accessed in order to submit FDT shipment information. You must register in advance. Registration is CAGE Code specific. Q10: How does a supplier register for access to VSM? Register at . Register by Cage. Each ship from address must be registered. The VSM website address is published in the contractor/supplier training, FAQ’s and DIBBS. Q11: What VSM training is being provided? The VSM website, , contains a User Guide. You can also phone or Email the VSM Help Desk. The Help Desk is available Mon-Fri from 0600-1700 Eastern Standard Time. Q12: How can I contact the VSM Help Desk? The phone number for the Help Desk is (800) 456-5507. The email address is . For DCMA administered contracts, phone 314 331-5573 or email . Q13: For those items that qualify, FDT terms and conditions are mandatory for inclusion in solicitations. Must suppliers be registered in VSM in order to be considered for a potential award? VSM registration is not a requirement in order to be eligible to submit a quote for a DLA solicitation. VSM is the only means of notifying DLA that an FDT shipment is ready for transport, therefore, registration in VSM is mandatory for FDT contract completion. In those instances, failure to utilize VSM for FDT awards could be defined as a failure to conform to the terms of the award. Q14: Who should be contacted for Proof of Delivery if the material is lost? DLA Distribution handles any disputes with the carrier over lost, short or damaged material. Suppliers should alert the Post Award Contract Administrator if a lost shipment is suspected.