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The Defense Logistics Agency Office of Small Business Programs offers training and guides to help small businesses and others understand DLA's mission and how they can participate in opportunities across all nine supply chains.
To attend trainings for small businesses who work with various DLA Supply Chains, view the Outreach Calendar for training event details and associated registration links.
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April 14, 2026
DLA Energy's Direct Delivery PC&S Fuels Supplier Pathway
The DLA Energy Direct Delivery Supplier Pathway outlines the steps on how a direct delivery supplier would work with DLA Energy from basic accounts and certifications needed to invoicing and payments.
Jan. 20, 2026
DLA Energy's Aerospace Fuels Supplier Pathway
The DLA Energy Aerospace Supplier Pathway outlines the steps on how an aerospace fuel supplier would work with DLA Energy from basic accounts and certifications needed to invoicing and payments.
Dec. 12, 2025
DLA Strategic Materials' Supplier Pathway: Critical Minerals
The DLA Strategic Materials' Supplier Pathway: Critical Minerals outlines the steps on how a strategic materials supplier would work with DLA from basic accounts and certifications needed to invoicing and payments.
July 9, 2025
DLA Energy's Bulk Petroleum Supplier Pathway
The DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supplier Pathway outlines the steps on how a bulk petroleum supplier would work with DLA Energy from basic accounts and certifications needed to invoicing and payments.
April 21, 2026
Energy Small Business
DLA Energy is responsible for providing the Department of Defense and other government agencies with comprehensive energy solutions in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
Distribution Small Business
DLA Distribution is the leading provider of global distribution support to America’s military and other federal agencies, and it comprises of more than 10,000 military and civilian employees.
April 20, 2026
Disposition Services Small Business
DLA Disposition Services disposes of excess property received from the military services. The inventory changes daily and includes thousands of items: from air conditioners to vehicles, clothing to computers, and much more.
Jan. 14, 2026
Value Engineering
The DLA Weapons Support Major Subordinate Command (MSC) purchases replenishment part items of supply for their respective supply chains through either a competitive nature, approved manufactured part number, or a qualified products list (QPL).
Dec. 17, 2025
Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) Enhancements FY26
DLA Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) - Key Updates and Mandatory Vendor ActionsThis article provides critical information regarding upcoming mandatory changes to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Vendor Shipment Module (VSM). These enhancements are designed to improve cargo movement efficiency, enhance in-transit visibility, and modernize VSM's
Nov. 17, 2025
Troop Support Medical Small Business
DLA Troop Support’s (TS) Medical supply chain supports the Nation’s military every day and in every crisis. DLA TS Medical support warfighters and their dependents around the world, from well babies to wounded warriors. To ensure their basic and critical medical and pharmaceutical needs are met, the support includes surgical items, preventive vaccines, field hospital equipment and even medical supplies for animals.