DLA News Archive

Jan. 16, 2025

New Supplier Pathway program links small businesses to DLA supply chains

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Small business owners interested in contracting with the agency can now use a new search function on DLA’s Small Business webpage to get contact information for the supply chain that manages the items or services they provide.

Nov. 19, 2024

DLA shares strategy for change, demand projections with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Solving military supply challenges requires transparency, collaboration and data sharing between the DLA and industry, DLA’s director said during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting.

Oct. 18, 2024

Survey lets suppliers rate their experience working with DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Suppliers that had contracts with DLA from August 2022 to July 2024 can rate their experience in the 2024 DLA Supplier Survey now through January.

Aug. 13, 2024

DLA Mentor-Protégé Program to help small businesses thrive, compete for contracts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.

June 10, 2024

DLA director to industry: Change in sustainment is imminent

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The military services are undergoing an intense transformation that requires DLA and industry to think, act and operate differently, DLA’s director told industry association leaders June 6.

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.

Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

Sept. 12, 2023

Industry Collider Day sparks collaboration on supply chain challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today’s global security environment highlights the need for logistics solutions that allow the world’s mightiest military to maintain its upper edge in lethality, DLA's director said Sept. 11 at the fourth annual Industry Collider Day.

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.

May 4, 2023

Conference highlights supply chain resiliency, modernization

RICHMOND, Va. — Ensuring the readiness and lethality of the nation’s armed forces requires agility, a commitment to modernization and working with industry partners, VADM Michelle Skubic said during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.