Assigns National Stock Numbers (NSNs) at the request of the Services, DLA, and Federal Agencies; DLA maintains NSN data for the lifecycle of the item, item identification guides for item descriptions, and performs data quality updates.

Demand and supply manager for Defense Logistics Agency, supports more than 13,500 joint aircraft, 450 intercontinental ballistic missiles and a variety of other weapons systems. DLA is the U.S. military’s integrated material manager for more than 1.7 million national stock number items

• DLA provides:
  • Wholesale & retail
  • Receiving
  • Storage & issue
  • Inventory management
  • Distribution of materials
  • Shipping services
  • Inventory management & Preservation
  • Packaging, Packing, Handling & Transportation (PHS&T)

• DLA provides:
  • Disposal of excess property
  • Management of the DoW surplus property sales program
  • Hazardous property disposal
  • Excess property reutilization
  • Demilitarization services
  • Resource recovery
  • Recycling

DLA provides customer assistance on obsolescence manufacturers and parts by conducting proactive mitigation to prevent shortages affecting equipment readiness, program scheduling, and cost.

DLA MDAP Cell Partnerships

The DLA MDAP Cell is actively engaged across the Department of Defense and partner agencies, providing comprehensive logistics solutions for a wide range of major acquisition programs. Our partnerships are crucial for ensuring the lifecycle sustainment and operational readiness of these critical weapon systems.
Below is a summary of our key program engagements, organized by service component
 

DLA Partnership with the U.S. Air Force

The DLA MDAP Cell is proud to partner with the U.S. Air Force to provide comprehensive logistics and sustainment solutions for its next generation of weapon systems, ensuring air superiority and global reach. Our collaboration focuses on integrating DLA’s enterprise support early in the acquisition lifecycle to optimize readiness and lifecycle management for these vital platforms.

Key Program Engagements:

• F-15EX Eagle II: Supporting the modernization of the venerable Eagle fighter fleet.

• Advanced Pilot Training (APT) / T-7A Red Hawk: Ensuring the sustainment pipeline for the next generation of fighter pilots.
• Next Generation Ejection Seat Program (NGES): Providing logistics support for critical aircrew safety systems.
• Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC): Sustaining the future command and control platform.
• Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) / F-47: Engaging early to develop logistics solutions for the future of air superiority.
• E-7A Wedgetail: Establishing the supply chain for the new airborne early warning and control aircraft.
• B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) & Radar Modernization Program (RMP): Supporting the modernization of a cornerstone of the strategic bomber fleet.
• LGM-35A Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD): Providing comprehensive logistics for the replacement of the Minuteman III ICBM system.
• AGM-181A Long Range Stand-Off Weapon (LRSO): Ensuring the sustainment of the next-generation air-launched cruise missile.
• MK21A Reentry Vehicle: Supporting the program that ensures the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation's nuclear warheads.

DLA Partnership with the U.S. Army

The DLA MDAP Cell actively partners with the U.S. Army to deliver robust, end-to-end supply chain and logistics support for its modernization priorities, enhancing ground force lethality and survivability. By embedding DLA's expertise in provisioning, distribution, and obsolescence management, we help ensure these critical ground systems are sustainable and ready for the future fight.

Key Program Engagements:

• Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV): Providing full-spectrum logistics for the replacement of the M113 family of vehicles.

• Vehicle Protection System (VPS): Supporting the integration and sustainment of advanced survivability systems.
• XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle: Collaborating on the development of sustainment strategies for the future of the infantry fighting vehicle.

DLA Partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard

DLA provides critical acquisition and sustainment support to the U.S. Coast Guard, ensuring its major cutter and aviation programs are equipped for mission success—from maritime security to search and rescue. Our engagement helps streamline the supply chain for these essential assets, enhancing the Coast Guard's ability to operate effectively in complex maritime environments.

Key Program Engagements:

• Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC): Building the logistics foundation for the future of the cutter fleet.

• Polar Security Cutter (PSC): Supporting the unique sustainment needs of operations in polar regions.
• Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC): Ensuring the readiness of assets vital to inland navigation and commerce.
• MH-60T Jayhawk Helicopter: Providing lifecycle support for a key aviation platform.

DLA Partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps

The DLA MDAP Cell collaborates closely with the U.S. Marine Corps to support the sustainment of its premier amphibious platforms. Our focus on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) ensures that this cornerstone of expeditionary warfare is backed by a resilient and integrated logistics solution, maximizing its operational availability for the Fleet Marine Force.

Key Program Engagements:

• Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV): Delivering comprehensive supply chain and sustainment support.

DLA Partnership with the U.S. Navy

The DLA and U.S. Navy partnership is extensive, covering a wide array of surface, subsurface, and airborne programs essential to maintaining maritime dominance. Through integrated support for these diverse and technologically advanced systems, DLA helps guarantee the readiness and lifecycle affordability of the Navy's fleet, from initial provisioning to long-term sustainment.

Key Program Engagements:

• Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) / LCAC 100-Class: Sustaining the next generation of amphibious connectors.

• Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) - Mid-Band & Low-Band: Supporting the electronic warfare capabilities of the fleet.
• MK-54 MOD 2 Advanced Lightweight Torpedo (ALWT): Ensuring the readiness of key anti-submarine warfare assets.
• Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigate (FFG-62): Integrating logistics for the Navy's newest class of small surface combatants.
• Landing Ship Medium (LSM): Developing support strategies for future amphibious operations.
• Unmanned Maritime Systems (PMS-406): Partnering on logistics for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles.
• E-6B Mercury Recapitalization (RECAP): Providing support for a vital strategic communications platform.
• TAGOS-25 Stalwart-Class Ocean Surveillance Ship: Ensuring the sustainment of a critical intelligence-gathering vessel.
• Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD): Collaborating on logistics for the future of naval aviation.