Doing Business With The Defense Logistics Agency

Doing Business with theDefense Logistics AgencyAmerica’s Combat LogisticsSupport Agencywww.dla.mil/smallbusiness

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DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMSDLA MISSIONDefense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a defense agency under the U.S.Department of Defense (DoD) . The DLA Director reports to theUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logisticsthrough the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics andMateriel Readiness. DLA provides worldwide logistics support forthe missions of the Military Departments and the Unified CombatantCommands under conditions of peace and war. It also provideslogistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federalagencies, foreign governments, international organizations, andothers as authorized. DLA’s origins date back to World War II whenAmerica’s huge military buildup required the rapid procurement ofvast amounts of munitions and supplies.DLA supplies the Nation’s military services and several civilianagencies with the critical resources they need to accomplish theirworldwide missions. DLA provides wide-ranging logistical supportfor peacetime and wartime operations, as well as emergencypreparedness and humanitarian missions.Since its creation in 1961, DLA has grown to become a worldwidelogistics combat support operation. From its headquarters justoutside Washington, D.C., DLA oversees a staff of approximately27,000 civilian and military employees who work in 48 states and28 countries. It supplies almost every consumable item America’smilitary services need to operate, from groceries to jet fuel. In short,if America’s forces can eat it, wear it, drive it, shoot it, or burn it,chances are that DLA helps provide it. DLA also helps dispose ofmateriel and equipment that is no longer needed.1

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMSDLA HEADQUARTERS (HQ)OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMSAssistance we can provide: Explain government procurement technology, procedures andregulations Identify points of contact Assist in identifying Federal Supply Classes (FSC) for items/services that you provide Provide details on useful websites Support and implement Small Business Programs Facilitate communication with Agency small business andcontracting personnel Act as an ombudsman for small businessDLA and Small BusinessDLA continuously engages in outreach efforts to find potentialsmall business suppliers and teach them how to do business withDLA. Each year the Agency participates in, sponsors or co-sponsorsa significant number of Small Business events. These events areheld to locate and educate small manufacturers, distributors, andservice providers on how to do business with DLA. The focus ison introducing small businesses to the Agency’s mission, the itemsprocured by each of our purchasing activities, and the developmentof viable supplier/source lists.DLA is responsible for nearly every consumable item used by ourmilitary forces worldwide. These include aviation, land and maritimeweapon systems parts, fuel, and critical troop-support items involvingfood, clothing and textiles, medical, and construction equipment andmaterial. DLA procures depot level reparables as well as the servicesthat are necessary to support the enterprise mission. DLA AVIATION, Richmond, VA – Manages consumable repair2

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMSparts and depot-level reparable procurement operations foraviation weapon systems and environmental products.Phone: 800-227-3603 DLA LAND & MARITIME, Columbus, OH – Managesconsumable repair parts and depot-level reparable procurementoperations for land-based and maritime weapon systems.Phone: 800-262-3272 DLA TROOP SUPPORT, Philadelphia, PA – Manages food,clothing and textiles, medical supplies, construction equipmentand material, and support for humanitarian and disaster reliefefforts at home or abroad. Phone: 800-831-1110. DLA ENERGY, Fort Belvoir, VA – Manages all petroleum resourcesused by the Military; also buys and sells deregulated electricityand natural gas. Phone: 800-523-2601 DLA DISTRIBUTION, New Cumberland, PA – Lead center fornetwork of distribution depots responsible for receipt, storage,issue, packing, preservation, and transportation of DLA-manageditems. Phone: 717-770-7246 DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE, Philadelphia, PA– Manages DLA enterprise-wide requirements including majorIT systems and programs, IT products and services, businessand facilities services, and the other enterprise services for DLAworldwide. Phone: 215-737-8514 DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES, Battle Creek, MI – Enablesworldwide reutilization, recycling, and disposal services for excessproperty (including hazardous materials) received from the MilitaryServices. Phone: 269-961-4071 DLA DOCUMENT SERVICES, Mechanicsburg, PA – DoD’sprovider of document services, including conversion, digitalwarehousing, CD-ROM production, printing, duplicating,distributing, and copier management. Phone: 717-605-25913

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DLA STRATEGIC MATERIALS, Fort Belvoir, VA – Plans, facilitatesand acquires services and supplies to support the storage and saleof strategic and critical materials inventory. Phone: 703-767-6954.SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAMSRequired Sources of SupplyDLA procures items and services from required sources underthe AbilityOne umbrella (National Industries for the Blind [NIB]and Creating Employment Opportunities for People with SevereDisabilities [NISH], and Federal Prison Industries [FPI]/[UNICOR]).AbilityOne products can be identified at www.abilityone.org, and FPIproducts can be identified at www.unicor.gov.Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) ProgramSDBs are small businesses that are at least 51% owned andcontrolled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individualor individuals.Eligibility Requirements: 4Must be owned by socially disadvantaged individuals who havebeen subjected to racial and ethnic prejudice or cultural biaswithin American society because of their identities.Must be economically disadvantaged individuals who are alsosocially disadvantaged whose ability to compete in the freetenterprise system has been impaired due to diminished capitaland credit opportunities.As of October 1, 2008, small businesses may now self-certify as asmall disadvantaged business.For additional information nesses

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS8(a) ProgramThe 8(a) program refers to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, aprogram developed to help small disadvantaged businesses competein the marketplace. It also helps these companies gain access tofederal and private procurement markets.Eligibility Requirements Must be a small business. Must be unconditionally owned and controlled by one or moresocially and economically disadvantaged individuals who arecitizens of the United States. Must demonstrate potential for success. Must register with and be certified by the Small BusinessAdministration. For further information or to apply for 8(a) status, contact theSmall Business Administration at -business-developmeWomen-Owned Small Business (WOSB) ProgramPL1005-664 provides for a Women-Owned set-aside and is aimed atexpanding federal contracting opportunities for WOSBs. The WOSBFederal Contract Program authorizes contracting officers to set asidecertain federal contracts for eligible Women-Owned Small Businesses(WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned SmallBusinesses (EDWOSBs)Eligibility Requirements: 51% owned and controlled by one or more women; U.S. citizen; and Must be “small” in its primary industry in accordance with SBA’ssize standards.5

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMSWOSBs / EDWOSBs must meet the eligibility requirements for set-asidesunder this program and either:1. Self-certify their business – must register their WOSB in theSystem for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov as wellas upload required documents to the WOSB Program Repositoryat www.sba.gov.OR2. Be certified by an SBA Approved 3rd Party Certifier: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Women Business Owners Corporation US Women’s Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)For more information, go to: ss-federal-contract-programHistorically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone ProgramThe HUBZone program establishes regions within the countrythat are defined as underutilized business zones. A HistoricallyUnderutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) is a small business ownedand controlled 51% or more by one or more U.S citizens. Thiscontracting program is intended to encourage the award of contractsto small business located in designated economically distressedurban and rural areas.Eligibility Requirements 6Must be small businessOwned and controlled only by U.S citizensHave the “principle office” located in a HUBZoneHave at least 35% of the company’s employees residing ina HUBZone. The small business does not have to be in the sameHUBZone as the company’s principal office.Certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA)

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS For additional information visit the SBA HUBZone nVeteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) ProgramsAll veteran-owned companies should register their company withthe VetBiz database at www.vetbiz.gov. This database is free andavailable to any veteran-owned business. Purchasing officials use thisdatabase for market research purposes when looking for veteran-ownedcompanies.Eligibility Requirements: Be an eligible small business concern by the SBA standardsLocated in the U.S, organized for profitIncluding affiliates is independently owned and operatedNot dominant in field of operations in which it is bidding onGovernment contractsMeets SBA size standards included in solicitationsBe 51% owned and controlled by one or more veteransHave management and daily business operations controlled byone or more veteransFor additional information visit http://www.va.gov/ orhttp://www.vetbiz.gov/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ProgramThe SDVOSB Program offers opportunities to Service-DisabledVeterans by providing set-asides reserved exclusively for SDVOSB’s.Eligibility Requirements: Be an eligible small business concern by the SBA standards Located in the U.S, organized for profit Including affiliates is independently owned and operated7

DLA OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Not dominant in field of operations in which it is bidding onGovernment contractsMeets SBA size standards included in solicitationsBe 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veteransHave management and daily business operations controlled byone or more service-disabled veterans (or the spouse/permanentcaregiver of a permanently and severely disabled veteran)Have a service-connected disabilityHave direct ownership by one or more service-disabled veteransFor additional information visit http://www.va.gov/ orhttp://www.vetbiz.gov/Indian Incentive Program (IIP)The IIP is a Congressionally sponsored program that providesa 5% rebate back to the prime contractor on the total amountsubcontracted to an Indian-Owned Economic Enterprise or IndianOrganization, in accordance with DFARS Clause 252.226-7001.Through the generation of subcontracts to the above mentionedentities, the IIP fulfills its purpose as an economic multiplier forNative American communities. Department of Defense (DoD) primecontractors, regardless of size of contract, that contain the abovereferenced clause(s) are eligible for incentive payments.DoD prime contractors with a contract of 500,000 or more, thatcontain the above referenced clause(s), are eligible for incentivepayments.Registrations:Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) RegistrationA DUNS number is a nine-digit number that identifies your companyand links to any corporate family structures. To obtain a DUNS8