Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency
DLA is the combat-support agency that supplies food, fuel, medical supplies, uniforms, repair parts, and construction materials to the entire DoD plus federal civilian agencies in some categories.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$50B
- Mission
- Supply chain for the U.S. military
- Procurement office
- DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir
Contract vehicles used most
- Prime Vendor
- TLSP
- Generation IV
How businesses win bids with the DLA
DLA's directorate structure (Troop Support, Land & Maritime, Aviation, Energy, Distribution, Disposition) matters — each runs its own programs and has its own small-business specialists. SIPR-Direct is a major small-manufacturer entry pathway.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 311615 — Poultry Processing
- NAICS 488510 — Freight Transportation Arrangement
- NAICS 315990 — Apparel Accessories & Other Apparel
Industries that sell most to DLA
States with the most DLA contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the Defense Logistics Agency spend on contracts annually?
- The Defense Logistics Agency obligates approximately $50 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the Defense Logistics Agency use most?
- Common contract vehicles include Prime Vendor, TLSP, Generation IV.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the Defense Logistics Agency?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 311615 (Poultry Processing); 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement); 315990 (Apparel Accessories & Other Apparel).
- How do small businesses win work with the Defense Logistics Agency?
- DLA's directorate structure (Troop Support, Land & Maritime, Aviation, Energy, Distribution, Disposition) matters — each runs its own programs and has its own small-business specialists. SIPR-Direct is a major small-manufacturer entry pathway.
- Where is the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir.