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The Defense Logistics Agency Office of Small Business Programs has developed and collected the following trainings and guides to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in all nine supply chains.
View the Doing Business with DLA training video.
To attend trainings for small businesses who work with various DLA Supply Chains, view the Outreach Calendar for training event details and associated registration links.
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July 9, 2025
DLA Energy's Bulk Petroleum Supplier Pathway
The DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supplier Pathway outlines the steps on how a bulk petroleum supplier would work with DLA Energy from basic accounts and certifications needed to invoicing and payments.
June 12, 2025
Reviewing Submitted Post Award Requests (PARs)
To see information and statuses for any Post Award Requests (PARs) submitted in DIBBS.
Submitting a Post Award Request (PAR) in DIBBS
To provide guidance on how to send Post Award Requests (PARs) to a Contract Administrator in order to receive assistance regarding a Contract or Purchase Order (PO) after an award is displayed in DIBBS.
Stand Alone Invoicing Process
The Stand Alone Invoicing process is used when there is no acceptor at the receiving DoDAAC and there is no authorized person to receive the material in the system.
Combo Invoicing Process
Combo Invoicing process is used to create/submit an invoice (a payment request) and receiving report simultaneously.
Contracting Basics: Contracting Instruments and Terminology
Guide and main page to contract basics information a new or unfamiliar Vendor would need to know when working a contract with DLA Aviation.
How To Read a Contract/Order Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) Number
Guide on how to read a contract/order Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) number and why it is important. Part of the Contract Basics Collection.
Common Government Solicitation and Award Documents
Guide on the different common government solicitation and award documents/forms that are used DLA Aviation with Vendors. This is the third article in the Contract 101 basics collection.
June 11, 2025
How To Read an Order for Supplies or Services (DD1155 Form)
Guide to reading an Order for Supplies or Services (DD1155 Form) that is used for Delivery Orders (DO), Purchase Orders (PO), and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA).
How To Read a Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form (SF33)
Guide to reading a Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form (SF33 form) used for when the dollar value is expected to be above the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), Request for Proposal (RFP) & Invitation for Bids (IFB).