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, understand what DLA buys, and what DLA applications are necessary to do business with the agency

• Provide free training:
  • Doing Business with DLA webinars to explain DLA's mission and the agency's various buying activities
  • more specific training through Training, Knowledge & Opportunities (TKO) Seminars and Webinars 

• Explain government procurement terminology, procedures and regulations

• Facilitate communication with small businesses and contracting personnel, and act as an Ombudsman for small businesses

• Assist in identifying Federal Supply Classes and Product Service Codes for supplies and services your business provides 

• Guide you to DLA specific resources to include notices to our industry partners related to COVID-19 and the NEW! COVID-19 Contingency Store, 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

• 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