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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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April 2, 2025
Packaging Guidance
Guidance for Suppliers on the proper methods of Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking for all products intended for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Audience: Small businesses working with DLA
TKO - Navigating DIBBS
Small businesses looking to learn more about quoting within the DLA Internet Bid Board System utilized for certain procurements with the Defense Logistics Agency. Audience: Small businesses working with DLA
TKO - Land & Maritime Pricing Overview
Small businesses looking to learn more about the cost and price office and the applicable regulations. Audience: Small businesses working with Land & Maritime
TKO - Engineering & Technical Quality Land and Maritime
Small businesses looking to learn more about DLA Land & Maritime's Engineering & Technical Quality activities to include the Document Standardization Division, Sourcing and Qualification Division, Product Data & Verification Management Division, Product Test Center, and the Value Management and Engineering Support Division. Audience: Small businesses working with DLA Land & Maritime
TKO - Doing Business with DLA Land & Maritime
Overview on doing business with DLA Land & Maritime Audience: Small businesses looking to learn how to do business with DLA Land and Maritime.
TKO - DLA Procurement Notes & Technical/Quality Requirements
Small businesses looking to learn more about DLA’s procurement notes and requirements for technical and quality. Audience: Suppliers working with DLA
TKO - DLA Distribution Vendor Shipment Module
Overview and resources for the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM). Audience: Suppliers working with DLA
TKO - Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS)
Overview of the Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) and the prioritization of the delivery of goods and services needed for national defense and emergency preparedness purposes. Audience: Any Supplier working with DLA and DoD
TKO - DCMA Small Business Overview Brief and Tools
Overview of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and their influence in performing Contract Administration Services for the Department of Defense, authorized federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others. Audience: Small businesses looking to learn more about DCMA
Cybersecurity Requirements and Resources
Provides DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements, information on various cybersecurity programs, and helpful resources that Vendors can utilize when working with DLA and DoD. Audience: Any Supplier working with DLA and DoD