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.

• ASSIST - Quick Search - search for defense and federal specifications and standards, military handbooks, commercial item descriptions, data item descriptions, MS detail drawings, Qualified Product Lists (QPLs), and related technical documents.
• DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) - search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Request for Quotations for DLA items of supply.
  • DIBBS Pocket Guide - Do you have questions about DIBBS?
  • Accessing Technical Data through DIBBS - cFolders
• Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD)
• DLA Information Technology - Vendor Relations Email: Serves as the central point of contact for managing engagement with vendors seeking to demonstrate capabilities and the value they may be bringing to DLA in the area of information technology that supports research and development, as well as innovation.
• DLA Printable Flyers:
  • Aviation Small Business - Flyer providing information about the DLA Aviation supply chain, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, and DLA Aviation Small Business points-of-contact.
  • Distribution Small Business - Flyer providing information about DLA Distribution, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, and the DLA Distribution Small Business point-of-contact.
  • Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP) - Flyer providing information about the DLA SBIP, Program links, Success Stories, and the current Broad Agency Announcement Schedule.
  • Small Business Webinar - Flyer providing information on free monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains.
  • Top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes - Flyer providing the top 15 NAICS codes by DLA Major Subordinate Commands and buying activities based on small business eligible dollars. 
  • Value Engineering - Flyer providing information about how DLA purchases replenishment parts to include where to find supply item information, how items are coded, the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program, Source Approval Requests, and Alternate Offers.
• Enterprise Business Systems Supplier Information Resource Center
• Federal Supply Classes Managed by DLA - via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
• FedMall Supplier Portal - The Supplier Portal is designed for Vendors who wish to sell items on FedMall. From the Supplier Portal, Vendors may view and maintain the catalogs, access purchase orders, and manage their FedMall accounts.
• Find a commodity by name or FSC number - This table is a list of FSC assignments to DLA/GSA sorted only by FSC. If you are interested in selling to DLA, you can use this table to determine if DLA buys your product.
• Find a commodity by FSC number and Activity Code - This table is a list of FSC assignments to DLA/GSA sorted by FSC and then by Activity Code. If you are interested in selling to DLA, you can use this table to determine if DLA buys your product.
• FREE Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar and Webinars
• Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) - is a secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. 
• Interactive Government & Industry Data Edit & Review (iGIRDER) - provides government contractors, manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers the ability to review and/or update product information used by Federal and Civil activities
• NAICs, NIINs & Nomenclature - (Large File - Loads Slowly) 
• North American Industry Classification (NAICS) to Federal Supply Class or Product Service Code Cross Reference
• Top NAICS for Fiscal Years 2015-2017 - Top NAICS small business eligible by DLA buying activity
• Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS) - provides essential information about supply items including the NSN, the item name, manufacturers and suppliers (including part numbers), through a web interface connected to FLIS data
• What is a National Stock Number? - useful information on National Stock Numbers (NSN)

   

• DLA Aviation Small Business Brochure
• DLA Aviation Source Approval Request Instructions 
• Source Approval Handbook 
• Casting and Forging Assistance
• Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow (RPPOB) Program
  • RPPOB Parts Online Catalog
  • Parts Catalogue Spreadsheet - the link to the spreadsheet is located in the middle of the page.
• Send your Capability Survey to the DLA Aviation Small Business Office so that they can assist you in matching your capabilities to items required by DLA Aviation and other appropriate DLA supply chains.

• Alternate Offers and Source Approval Request Guidelines and Template 
• AbilityOne partnering opportunities at DLA Land and Maritime should be directed to the AbilityOne Program Manager at 800-262-3272.
• Instructions for 8(a) Dummy Solicitation
• FREE Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar and Webinars
• Land and Maritime Value Management & Engineering (VE) Programs and contact information - Programs include Additive Manufacturing, Organic Manufacturing, Casting and Forging, Sustaining Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Value Engineering Proposals, Value Engineering Change Proposals, Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow, and Source Approval Request. 
• Manufacturing Capability Survey and Sample Manufacturing Capability Survey
  
• RPPOB Program Description Presentation and RPPOB Candidate List - There are limited sources for this list of parts. Parts may be borrowed to reverse engineer. RPPOB Contact via Email for more details.
• Small Business Counseling Center
• Small Business Frequently Asked Questions
• Socioeconomic Program Set-Aside Request (SEPSAR) Form - Let Land and Maritime know which items (NSNs) you can manufacturer.
  

The links lead to resources outside of DLA's Office of Small Business Programs. The information provided should not be interpreted as an endorsement, sanction, approval, or authorization by DLA.

• Army Contracting Command Centers: The Army Contracting Command Centers Portal. 
• Cybersecurity Requirements Presentation: "Implementing DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting." The link to the original presentation may be found on the DoD Office of Small Business Programs website, under Cybersecurity Update. Note that an email box address is provided on page 17 for any outstanding questions you may have.
• Defense Agency's Small Business Program Offices: A list of other Department of Defense Small Business Offices.
• Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Agency's Information to help Small Business Contractors
• Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) - The official resource for implements and supplements to the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the Department of Defense.
• 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. 
• Doing Business with DoD: A source of information for small businesses that works across the Department of Defense.
• Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS): The official site for the eSRS.  
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - The official resource of policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the Federal Government 
• Federal Business Opportunities: The official Government Point of Entry for posting Federal Government opportunities.
• Federal Small Business Program Offices: A list of Federal Government Small Business Offices.
• Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO): The link to Navy Electronic Business Opportunities.
• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): Official source for NAICS code information.       
• Small Business Administration: The official website for the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search Database: As a small business registers in the System for Award Management, there is an opportunity to fill out your small business profile. The information provided populates DSBS. DSBS is another tool contracting officers use to identify potential small business contractors for upcoming contracting opportunities. Small businesses can also use DSBS to identify other small businesses for teaming and joint venturing. 
• Small Business Administration Size Standards: For information on SBA's Small Business Size Standards.
• Small Business Administration's SubNet is a database of subcontracting opportunities posted by large contractors looking for small businesses to serve as subcontractors.
• Small Business Administration's Office of the National Ombudsman: Your advocate if facing unfair or excessive federal regulatory compliance or enforcement issues such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines, and retaliation.
• U.S. Energy Information Administration: Directs you to the Refinery Capacity Report.