New to working with the government? New to working with DLA? Just looking for a place to get started?

Learn the basics with the Small Business Overview for Vendors.

The overview details what DLA is, what DLA buys, and how the federal government buys goods and services. Find out what programs your business might be eligible for and the steps and systems needed to become registered to do business with DLA. Also learn how to find current DLA and other federal government business opportunities, as well as where to turn if you need help.

• Explain government procurement terminology, procedures and regulations 
• Identify points of contact
• Provide Free Training through Training, Knowledge & Opportunities (TKO) Seminars and Webinars
• Facilitate communication with agency small business and contracting personnel
• Assist in identifying Federal Supply Classes for items and services your business provides 
• Direct you to useful resources and websites  
• Act as an Ombudsman for small businesses

Contact DLA Small Business for assistance, or learn more through the menu to the left.

• Notice: Changes to the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) Structure
• Notice: Submission of invoices for Fast-Pay Orders in iRAPT
• Notice: Malicious Actor Targeting Private Vendors through GSA STARS II by E-Mail Spoofing 
• Additional Vendor Notices

• Learn more about the PTAP
• Find a local PTAC

• Federal Business Opportunities: Search for DLA procurement opportunities for proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000.
• DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS): Search for items of supply and procurement opportunities.
• DLA Acquisition Forecast from DIBBS' Supplier Requirement Visibility Application (SRVA): Search for DLA’s anticipated requirements.
• 2018 DLA Industry Day Presentation: Provides forecasts of opportunities by Major Subordinate Command to include projections of future demand by supply chain. More presentations from the event are available on the DLA Enterprise - Industry Engagement webpage to include the DLA Internal Requirements / Strategic Materials Requirement presentation.    

• Unawarded Solicitation Opportunities - This list includes open unawarded solicitations that do not have a qualified quote. You can browse the spreadsheet for solicitations by NSN or nomenclature. If interested in a particular solicitation, the DIBBS link can be opened to view the solicitation.
• Prime Strategic Contracting Opportunities- This spreadsheet details small business strategic solicitations. You can filter by type of set-aside, NSN and nomenclature. If interested in a particular solicitation, copy and past the DIBBS link provided into your web browser to see the solicitation. It is suggested that if you are interested in the solicitation on DIBBS that you also sign up in DIBBS to receive an email alert to for amendments to the solicitation.
• Strategic Subcontracting Opportunities Points-of-Contact - This spreadsheet provides points of contact for the major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) that support DLA Aviation’s strategic contracts. You can use the information in the sheet if you are interested in exploring subcontracting opportunities with the OEMs.

• No-Bid Solicitations List - Most of these items can be found at DIBBS.  You can search the National Stock Number (FSC+NIIN, i.e. 5962011231234) and find open solicitations, a point of contact, and complete data, if available. Contact the Business Counseling Center for assistance by email: Small Business Office.
• DLA Land and Maritime Procurement Initiatives

• DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
  • DIBBS Pocket Guide - Do you have questions about DIBBS?
  • Accessing Technical Data through DIBBS - cFolders
• FREE Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar and Webinars
• North American Industry Classification (NAICS) to Federal Supply Class or Product Service Code Cross Reference     
• Federal Supply Classes Managed by DLA - via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)