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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.
Find Small Business Guides and Trainings by searching, filtering on a category/topic, or sorting.
Sept. 4, 2026
DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Supplier Pathway
The DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles (C&T) Supplier Pathway outlines the steps on how a small business can do business with DLA, from initial registration through final payment.
June 2, 2026
DLA Strategic Materials Supplier Pathway: Research & Development
This Supplier Pathway explains how a supplier engages with DLA Strategic Materials Research & Development Program — from registration and eligibility, to submitting a proposal, evaluation, award, execution, and invoicing.
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.
Sept. 11, 2026
DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Vendor Registration
To provide guidance on the process for a Vendor to register a Super User account and update Point of Contact (POC) information in DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
How To Read a Request for Quotation (SF18)
Guide to reading a Request for Quotation (Standard Form 18) used in solicitations under the simplified acquisition threshold.
Sept. 10, 2026
Registration, Renewal, and CAGE Creation in System for Award Management (SAM)
Overview and connections on how to register and renew registration for a Vendor in System for Award Management that also creates a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE).
Sept. 9, 2026
Berry Amendment Overview
Overview of the Berry Amendment and how small businesses must comply with its requirements throughout the procurement lifecycle.