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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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July 31, 2026
VSM and Trends with DOW/DLA Logistics and Trucking
A comprehensive guide to the DLA Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) detailing how DLA coordinates transportation through USTRANSCOM and prime third-party logistics (3PL) providers. This guide highlights available supplier training resources and outlines the upcoming transition to VSM Fiori at the end of FY26 to improve warehouse integration and real-time supply chain visibility.
July 7, 2026
National Stock Number Guidance
This article clarifies how the National Stock Number (NSN) system works for small businesses and outline alternative, direct methods for suppliers to sell their products to the federal government without needing an assigned NSN.
June 3, 2026
CMMC Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Question and answer article focusing on frequent topics small businesses/suppliers have questions on concerning cybersecurity knowledge when working with DLA/DOW and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification process.
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
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).