DLA News Archive

Sept. 28, 2022

Historical commentary: DLA responds to procurement challenges with innovation, modernizes acquisition arm

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's ability to procure large quantities of scarce items at reasonable prices developed over time through repeated responses to unprecedented situations. 

Sept. 2, 2022

Land and Maritime experts engage with government, academia, industry at GSVETS conference

NOVI, Michigan — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in the 14th annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium in Novi, Michigan Aug. 16-18.

Jan. 26, 2021

New procurement technical assistance center to help Mariana Island businesses grow

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has a new Procurement Technical Assistance Center to help businesses compete for and perform contracts with the Defense Department.

Oct. 25, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: LaTonya Beach

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior Procurement Policy Analyst LaTonya Beach credits her professional success to DLA's Reasonable Accommodation Program. She gleans hope and confidence from a support system that destigmatizes her disability.

Dec. 31, 2015

Procurement assistance centers help small-business owners, government buyers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Procurement Technical Assistance Program, created in 1985 to increase the number of small businesses capable of participating in government contracts, is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs, with centers in Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and all 50 states.

Nov. 20, 2015

Procurement for the B-1

RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.