DLA Subcontracting Opportunities

To promote small business participation in larger contracts, Congress enacted Public Law 95-507 requiring all contractors, other than small businesses, receiving federal contract awards over $750,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) to submit acceptable subcontracting plans prior to contract award.

Subcontracting plans must specify goals and demonstrate contractors' best efforts to subcontract to small, small disadvantaged, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. The subcontracting program creates real opportunities for small firms.

To be eligible as a subcontractor, the subcontracting candidate must represent itself as at least one of the following:

Small business
Veteran-owned small business
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business
HUBZone small business
Small disadvantaged business
Women-owned small business

Where do I find Subcontracting Opportunities?

Explore the "DoD Prime Contractor Directory" to find pertinent information about DoD's prime contractors that have comprehensive subcontracting plans, including small business liaison points-of-contact (PoC) information. These small business liaisons assist in administering the contractor's subcontracting plan.

The SBA's SUB-Net is a valuable resource for information on subcontracting opportunities. Solicitations or notices are posted by prime contractors as well as other government, commercial, and educational entities.

Strategic Subcontracting Opportunities (XLSX) - Provides contacts for the major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) that support DLA Aviation’s strategic contracts. Suppliers can explore subcontracting opportunities with the OEMs.

Additional Subcontracting Guidance

The DoD Subcontracting Program: The Basics of Subcontracting provides information on regulatory, subcontracting, and reporting requirements. It also includes the types of subcontracting plans and the categories included in the subcontracting plan goals.
For more information about the Subcontracting Program, go to FAR Subpart 19.7 .

Subcontracting Program Checklist

View the Subcontracting Program Checklist (PDF) for acquisition professionals.