New to working with the government?

New to working with DLA?

Just looking for a place to get started?

 

Learn the basics: Small Business Overview for Vendors

 

• Help small businesses get started working with DLA and understand what DLA buys
• Provide monthly Doing Business with DLA webinars to explain DLA's mission and the agency's various buying activities
• Explain government procurement terminology, procedures and regulations 
• 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 
• Advise what DLA applications are available or necessary to do business with DLA
• Guide you to DLA specific resources to include notices to our industry partners related to COVID-19 and the NEW! COVID-19 Contingency Store (exclusive storefront on FedMall for DoD small business contractors to purchase non-medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and similar items), DLA educational flyers, and other non-DLA resources
• Provide guidance on the DLA Small Business Innovation Programs, and other DLA Innovation Programs such as the DLA Technology Accelerator Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Program
• Act as an Ombudsman for small businesses
• Contact the DLA Small Business Programs Office for assistance

The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP): Connecting Business to Government

• The PTAP was established to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracts.
• Learn more about the PTAP
• Find a local PTAC

• NEW! COVID-19 Contingency Corridor Opportunity for non-medical PPE and similar material commercial suppliers
• Learn more about where to find DLA vendor opportunities and forecast information, and other DLA procurement opportunities such as solicitations that the Agency did not receive a qualified quote for