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DLA Office of Small Business (SB) Programs

The DLA Office of Small Business provides training, advice, guidance, and strategies to help small businesses maximize the opportunities in DLA's acquisition program.
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Getting Started with DLA

The Office of Small Business Programs can help you get started doing business with the Defense Logistics Agency.

 

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Discover available resources, including helpful contacts, provided by DLA's Office of Small Business Programs.

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Overview

Small Business Overview For Vendors

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Small Business Overview for Vendors (PDF)

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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
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Innovation and Research

Innovation Small Business

As the Nation’s Combat Logistics Support Agency, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the global supply chain –from raw materials to end user to disposition – for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, 11combat...
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Unit of Issue, Quantity Per Unit Pack, and Unit of Measure

Article goes into depth concerning the topics of unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, and unit of measure as it relates to contracts/orders...
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