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.

• 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
• Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS) - provides information about supply items including the NSN, the item name, manufacturers and suppliers (including part numbers), through a web interface connected to FLIS data
• 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)

• 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.
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) - search for information about CAGE codes and other related topics
• DLA Collaboration Folders (cFolders) - contains Technical Data Packages (TDP)/BidSets and Engineering Data List (EDLs) for DLA procurements.
  • System Access Issues (Login problems, password resets and the like) call the DLA Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) at 1-855-352-0001
  • Access cFolders directly or via a quote or request for proposal (RFP) in DIBBS
  • TDP/Bidset discrepancies such as illegible or incomplete documents, missing data, additional access (license agreement), etc. issues, you must complete a customer service request at DLA Product Data Management Division (PDMD) Customer Service
  • For additional questions call the DLA Product Data Customer Service Help Line at 1-804-279-3477. Leave a message and a representative will get back to you as soon as possible.
• 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
  • DIBBS Help Desk: DIBBSBsm@dla.mil  
• Enterprise Business Systems Supplier Information Resource Center
• 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.
• 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
• Military Engineering Data Asset Locator System (MEDALS) - a research tool, or first discovery mechanism, for those who do not know where engineering documents might reside, or where all revision levels are located. It also contains information on which repositories are holding specific engineering documents.
• Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS) - provides information about supply items including the NSN, the item name, manufacturers and suppliers (including part numbers), through a web interface connected to FLIS data

While most computers automatically recognize public Certification Authorities (CAs) that are trusted to validate the identity of the secure (HTTPS) websites, many .MIL sites are verified through private DoD CAs whose certificates require manual installation by a local system administrator. IT departments within the DoD typically install and update these certificates for their employees automatically, but there are occasions that updates do not reach all user workstations and a manual installation becomes necessary.  Non-DoD agencies, private sector organizations and home users do not typically have DoD CA certificates installed on their computers and will more than likely be required to complete the steps on the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) guide in order to access many DLA resources.

• DLA Energy Commodities Book - provides a single reference for commodities purchased by DLA Energy, and for specifications and standards used in the procurement of these commodities.
• Federal Supply Classes Managed by DLA - via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
• 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.
• What is a National Stock Number? - useful information on National Stock Numbers (NSN)

• Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD)
• DLA Energy Fact Book - provides an organizational overview of the DLA Energy with a snapshot of the facts, figures and financial information from the previous fiscal year.
• DLA Headquarters Logistics Research Email - Serves as the central point of contact for vendors who have innovative ideas to provide to the Research & Development (R&D) team.  Note: White Paper submissions for Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) posted on FedBizOpps go to the Contracting Office on the email listed within the announcement.
• 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 bring to DLA in the area of information technology that supports research and development, as well as innovation. Email strategictechnolgoyvendorrelations@dla.mil or call 571-767-2100.
• DLA Transformation: Oversees the Academia and Research Engagements Program charged with identifying organizations (Academic, Think Tank, R&D) that are leaders in developing cutting-edge logistics practices, supply chain processes and business technologies. Email DLA_Academia-Research_Engagements@dla.mil or call 571-767-5202. 
• FREE Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar and Webinars

• Aviation Small Business - information about the DLA Aviation supply chain, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, and DLA Aviation Small Business points-of-contact
• Disposition Small Business - describes DLA Disposition Services, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, major spend pattern, forecasted opportunities, and the DLA Disposition Small Business point-of-contact
• Distribution Small Business - information about DLA Distribution, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, and the DLA Distribution Small Business point-of-contact
• Energy Small Business - information about the DLA Energy supply chain, what they procure, where to find procurement opportunities, and DLA Energy Small Business points-of-contact
• Innovation Small Business - information on where to find DLA innovation opportunities and how to submit new innovative ideas
• Medical Small Business - information about DLA Troop Support's Medical supply chain, what they procure, how they procure, and DLA Troop Support's Small Business points-of-contact
• Procurement Technical Assistance Program - information about the program and what it can do for small businesses
• Professional Services - information about information technology, construction and transportation services
• Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP) - information about the DLA SBIP, Program links, Success Stories, Parts List, and the current Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
• Steps to Doing Business with DLA - steps you should to take to do business with DLA
• Top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes - the top 15 NAICS codes by DLA Major Subordinate Commands and buying activities based on small business awards
• Training Opportunities to include information on free Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminars and Webinars, and DLA Small Business Webinars that educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains
• Value Engineering - 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
• What We Buy - describes the various buying activities along with the respective Small Business Program Office contact information

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code to Federal Supply Class or Product Service Code Cross Reference
• NAICS by Buying Activity - based on small business awards by DLA buying activity for Fiscal Years 2016-2018
• Top 15 NAICS for Fiscal Years 2015-2017 - based on small business awards by DLA buying activity
• Top 15 NAICS for Fiscal Years 2016-2018 - based on small business awards by DLA buying activity
• NAICS, NIINs & Nomenclature - (Large file, loads slowly) 

• 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
• TKO Media
• 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. 
• 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: Department of Defense's Office of Small Business Programs (DoD OSBP) Cybersecurity webpage providing small businesses with what they need to know.  Have more questions about complying with the Cybersecurity requirements? Contact DoD OSBP at 571-372-6198.
• Cybersecurity Resources are available in the DoD Procurement Toolbox website.
• 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 (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search Database (DSBS): 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.