DLA News Archive

April 4, 2024

DLA small-business specialists uplift women entrepreneurs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of DLA's Office of Small Business Programs are working to support women-owned small businesses and connect them to government contracts.

Feb. 12, 2024

Former DLA Aviation leader to head agency’s small business focus

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daniele Kurze, former director of DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, will help the agency foster growth and long-term success of America's small business sector as DLA's new executive director of Small Business Programs.

Aug. 29, 2023

DLA’s director of small business programs to co-lead federal council

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s director of small business programs was unanimously selected to serve as vice chairman for a federal council that addresses issues affecting America’s small business sector.

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA named Agency of the Year for supporting nation’s small businesses

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognition of the DLA's success partnering with American small businesses reached new heights Feb. 15 when it was named Agency of the Year at the sold-out National Small Business Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Oct. 31, 2022

DLA set to exceed small business goals for 10th year, advances equity in procurement with outreach

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is set to exceed its DOD-assigned target in small business contracting for the 10th consecutive year despite a shrinking defense industrial base.

May 2, 2022

DLA celebrates small business partnerships, connects owners with new opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is marking National Small Business Week May 1-7 by celebrating the contributions of small businesses that make up 80% of the agency’s suppliers.

Oct. 14, 2021

DLA exceeds small business goal for ninth consecutive year, expands access in underutilized business zones

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA small business officials have expanded their reach in a challenging subcategory: historically underutilized business zones. This is the first time in a decade that DLA has exceeded its 3% goal for awarding contracts in the HUBZone program.

Oct. 7, 2021

DLA, industry leaders discuss demand forecasts for upcoming year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from 11 industry associations discussed demand forecasts for DOD customers and whole-of-government organizations during an Industry Association webinar Oct. 6. DLA has held events with industry partners since 2018.

May 3, 2021

DLA takes center stage during virtual Small Business Networking Session

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA provides Michigan small businesses with networking tools and educates them on government purchasing and selling capabilities.