Internet Based Purchasing System (IBPS) TID-BITS

Access to AFNAFPO via the CoP - How to get the information you need from the Community of Practice (CoP)
AFNAFPO Contract Directory - Confused about the availability of products and vendors with NAF Purchasing Agreements (NPAs)? Here is assistance on how to use the Contract Directory
Negative Quantities or Unit Price Interface Problem - If a negative quantity or unit price entry causes the line item to not interface with the AFSFMS, this tidbit has the solution
Blanket Delivery Order (BDO) Guidance - An efficient way to order goods and services under pre-priced contracts
Password Management Guidelines - AFMAN 33-223
IBPS Password Change - New guidance concerning passwords
Issuing a Purchase Request - Step-by-step instructions on how to issue a purchase request
60-Day Password Changes - Important information for all current and new IBPS users
Duplication of Vendors in IBPS - Conduct a thorough search BEFORE submitting a new vendor request
New User Requests - Approval (IBPS Managers) - How to access, approve or delete new users
Appending Purchase Requests to One Award - Message for all purchasing personnel
Predeployment Guidance - NAFT predeployment guides
Set Opening Page Within IBPS - Instructions on how to select the opening screen in IBPS
Statement of Work - Tutorial - Guidance on how to write a Statement of Work (SOW)
Emergency NAF Templates - If you have difficulty accessing the IBPS system, get the necessary forms here
HTML attachments - Open an HTML document, print and return to IBPS without having to exit the system
How To Reset A Locked Out User in IBPS - What to do when your account is locked up
Air Force Open Houses and Air Shows - Additional guidance to help understand the rules and regulations
Vendor Tid Bit - Some important tips to help us all
Turning off the autocomplete feature - How to turn off autocomplete in Microsoft Internet Explorer
Deactivating Users - Information for IBPS managers needing to deactivate a person's account
Protests - Assistance in the event of a protest on a contract
IBPS Guidance for Prime Vendors - Mandatory processes in the Prime Vendor Program
Letter to Vendors - Guidance on payment procedures in the new NAF accounting system
IBPS/AFSFMS Pre-deployment checklist - Checklist updated 22 Feb 08


If you need further information, you may send an email to the IBPS Team or call COMM 210-652-6931 or DSN 487-6931.