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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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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. 14, 2025
Contracting Services - DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO)
The DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) manages DLA enterprise-wide requirements including major information technology (IT) systems and programs, IT products and services, business and facilities services, and other enterprise services for DLA worldwide.
Weapons Support (Columbus) Small Business
DLA Weapons Support (WS) (Columbus) is the land and maritime supply chain manager for DLA and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. WS (Columbus) provides land weapon systems and maritime weapon systems support to the defense community and other governmental customers.
Weapons Support (Richmond) Small Business
DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) is the aviation demand and supply chain manager for DLA. It provides aviation weapon systems and environmental logistics support to the defense aviation community and other governmental customers.
Oct. 15, 2025
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).
Aug. 11, 2025
How To Use PUB LOG® to Find National Stock Number Information
To provide guidance on how to use the Pub Log System to find a National Stock Number's (item's) data. Guidance is set forth for the classic 64-bit and newer IMD2 version.
Aug. 5, 2025
How To Install Pub Log System
Article guides users on how to install the Pub Log System which allows users to search for NSN item data.
How to Read a Solicitation/Contract/Order For Commercial Products and Services (SF1449)
To provide guidance on reading a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SF1449) with reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
What is Proof of Delivery (POD)?
To expand a Vendor's knowledge of Proof of Delivery (POD) and provide guidance on how a Vendor should respond to a POD request.