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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 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.