The countdown is on for the 2026 DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition — it's just days away! Join government, military and industry leaders to discuss supply chain resiliency, operational readiness and the future of defense logistics. 📅 June 2-3, 2026 📍 Columbus, Ohio Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with key stakeholders across the joint logistics enterprise and help shape the future of defense logistics. Register now: NDIA.org/DLA26 #NDIADLA26
About us
As the nation’s logistics combat support agency, the DLA manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain – from raw materials to end user disposition – for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state and local agencies and partner and allied nations. DLA’s mission is to “deliver readiness and lethality to the Warfighter Always and support our nation through quality, proactive global logistics.” To accomplish this mission, DLA has a staff of about 25,000 employees divided into multiple supply chains that contract for material and services across the military classes of supply, to include: subsistence (food/water), clothing and textiles, bulk petroleum and other energy products, construction material and equipment, personal demand items, medical material and equipment, and repair parts for land, sea and air systems. DLA Quick Facts: - DLA procures items from manufacturers and suppliers and provides them to DoD and other federal/state customers, with services such as warehousing, packaging and transportation; - DLA contracts for items that are shipped directly by the manufacturer to military units and installations; - DLA disposes of excess military property through reutilization, resale and demilitarization programs. See the comment policy for details on standards and conduct: https://www.dla.mil/Public-Affairs/Social-Media We expect commenters will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We encourage discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas. DLA's social media resources include: - A comment policy outlining comment removal/moderation, references and non-endorsement, inappropriate reporting and solicitations, trust and responsiveness - A privacy policy - Access to the Veterans Crisis Line Select content was removed to align with the President's executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, "Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes."
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https://www.dla.mil
External link for Defense Logistics Agency
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Fort Belvoir, VA
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Logistics, Supply, Warfighter Support, Disaster Response and Humanitarian Relief, Weapons Systems Repair Parts , Energy, Storage and Distribution , Reutilization, Demilitarization, Whole of Government, Global Supply Chain, Strategic Materials, Materiel Readiness, Acquisition, Foreign Military Sales, and Medical Supplies
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📣 Attention, small businesses! Looking to learn how to navigate #DIBBS and identify contracting opportunities with DLA? Register today to learn how to navigate DIBBS to find opportunities with DLA from the DLA Weapons Support Office of Small Business Programs! When: June 12, from noon – 2 p.m., Eastern Time Where: Online delivery Cost: Free! In partnership with APEX Accelerators, this interactive session will focus on: 🔹How to register for DIBBS access 🔹Search for and view Request for Proposals 🔹 Invitations for Bid Awards and other procurement information related to DLA 🔹Participants will also be taught how to submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations for DLA items of supply 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ee32F62V #DefenseContractingOpportunities #DefenseContracting
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From first issue in boot camp to frontline protective equipment, DLA Clothing & Textiles supports service members at every stage of the mission. 🪖 Managing more than 50,000 line items across 8,000+ products, this global supply chain delivers critical uniforms, gear and organizational clothing to U.S. forces, federal agencies and partners worldwide. #DLATroopSupport helps ensure warfighters have the equipment they need whenever and wherever it’s required. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eTHXYgbE
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This is what AI-powered military logistics looks like. DLA Energy’s PLUTO platform helps planners visualize fuel risks, map alternate supply routes and make faster decisions in contested environments. From military exercises to hurricane response planning, the tool delivers near-real-time visibility across the global petroleum supply chain, helping teams anticipate disruptions before they impact the mission. Powered by AI, predictive analytics and geospatial mapping, PLUTO provides near-real-time insights to allow for more informed decisions. Uncover more details in our Loglines article: https://lnkd.in/eMDzv2iY #Loglines2026Issue1 #Loglines
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🎧 What does logistics have to do with nuclear and space deterrence? In the latest episode of DLA Dialogues: From Factory to Foxhole, United States Air Force Col. Matthew York, executive director of DLA’s Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, explains how DLA supports the systems and sustainment operations behind America’s nuclear and space deterrence mission. Read the full article to learn how DLA supports one of the nation’s most critical missions: https://lnkd.in/eDicSRQP #DLADialogues #DefensePodcast
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This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. As we reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and the military members who continue to serve around the world. Join us in honoring and remembering America’s fallen heroes this Memorial Day. #HonorThem #MemorialDay2026 #HonortheFallen
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Long before AI and cloud computing, DLA was already building one of the federal government’s earliest large-scale logistics database systems. In the 1960s, the agency inherited a federal catalog made up of 38 million paper cards, helping lay the foundation for integrated logistics databases supporting military operations around the world. Systems like the Defense Integrated Data System used punch cards, telephone-line data transfers and reel-to-reel computers to organize millions of logistics records decades before modern cloud computing existed. What started with mainframes and early data integration helped pave the way for the logistics technology and digital transformation efforts supporting DLA today. Read the full Loglines article to uncover how DLA helped advance logistics technology: https://lnkd.in/e6zwJGBF #DLAHistory #MilitaryHistory #Loglines2026Issue1 #Loglines
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#DLADispositionServices Director Michael Cannon helped kick-off DLA Disposition Services’ Industry Day forum, an annual event focused on Contracting Industry Engagement. The two-day event provided stakeholders a time and venue to discuss current standards, challenges, and goals which will help foster support to the warfighter, beginning with topics such as Agile Processes, Trusted Partnerships, Decisive Advantage, Rapid Acquisition, Flexible Contracting and Streamlined Procurement. This year’s iteration featured vendors who registered from across 21 states as well as four foreign vendors from Canada, Germany, Japan, and Jordan. Share your event photos below! ⬇️ #IndustryDay #ContractingIndustry
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Ready to help strengthen the military supply chain? 🚛🌐 Join us June 2-3, 2026, at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio! The popular Knowledge Bar returns, as do thought-provoking plenary sessions, immersive breakouts, small business matchmaking, an expansive vendor floor and many opportunities to connect and collaborate. 🔗 Register today at NDIA.org/DLA26. #NDIADLA26 #SmallBusiness #ColumbusOhio
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Innovation in defense logistics isn't a solo endeavor. It requires strategic alignment and robust partnerships. 🤝 Mark your calendars for DLA Industry Collider Day Sept. 9! Innovation in defense logistics isn't a solo endeavor. It requires strategic alignment and robust partnerships. This year’s theme, "Collide to Create: Unlocking Opportunities Through Partnerships and Innovation," focuses directly on the critical industry relationships that keep the Defense Logistics Agency running and our warfighters equipped. Whether you are a long-standing partner or looking to bring new capabilities to the DOW supply chain, this is where requirements meet solutions. 📅 Date: Sept. 9 📍 Location: TBD Stay tuned for registration details and additional event information. #SupplyChainInnovation #GovCon #IndustryPartnerships #DefenseIndustry #CollideToCreate
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