DLA Energy News

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.

Aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing sit in formation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2020.

Sept. 26, 2022

Request for proposal released for Eielson Air Force Base Micro-Reactor Pilot Program

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment website — The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, released a request for proposal for the Eielson Air Force Base Micro-Reactor Pilot Program today.

Sept. 20, 2022

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees mark Air Force’s 75th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday during a ceremony in the auditorium Sept. 16.

Screenshot of Barry Humphrey, top left, Peter Battaglia, bottom right, Sherwin Prior, top right, and Jack Crumbly, bottom left, speaking on virtual Industry Collider Day panel.

Sept. 19, 2022

DLA seeks global supply chain solutions at R&D Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development team brought together experts from government, industry and academia for the third annual Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, and Roxanne Banks, DLA deputy director of acquisition, hold large check representing the $1 million in contracts granted to eight small businesses on Industry Collider Day.

Sept. 19, 2022

Small businesses receive over $1 million in contracts at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight small businesses were awarded nine separate contracts worth over $1 million for innovative national security solutions during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy contracting officers mentoring program graphic

Sept. 13, 2022

DLA Energy contracting officers complete mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — At the conclusion of an eight month long mentoring program cycle to sharpen their skills and continue expanding their training and education, DLA Energy contracting officers were congratulated and recognized for their dedication to their professional development during a virtual closing ceremony Aug. 24.

DLA leaders pose in from he Maersk Peary, one of three consolidated cargo, or CONSOL, capable ships located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Sept. 9, 2022

DLA leaders visit DLA Indo-Pacific operations in Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders received updates on DLA Indo-Pacific operations while touring agency facilities and meeting local employees August 22-26 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Two men hold a plaque in front of a curtain.

Sept. 8, 2022

DLA’s partnership with FEMA highlighted during National Preparedness Month kickoff

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off National Preparedness Month with a ceremony and expo at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 7.

Infographic showing benefits of scanning and conversion with DLA Document Services

Sept. 7, 2022

DLA Document Services preparing customers for NARA’s Dec. 31 deadline for digital records

New Cumberland, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services is making it easier for Defense Department components that submit records to the National Archives and Records Administration to meet a new digital-format requirement by Dec. 31, when physical records will no longer be accepted.

A man in camo uniform addresses men and women also wearing camo sitting in metal folding chairs in a warehouse.

Sept. 6, 2022

DLA leaders visit agency employees, Navy leaders in Bahrain

BAHRAIN — DLA's commander of regional combat support discussed DLA’s future support to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with Navy leaders and DLA employees at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Aug. 30-Sept. 2.