Procures supplies, fuels, and logistics for military. One of largest federal suppliers of MROs (maintenance, repair, overhaul).
FY2026 Budget
$30B+ (supply chain, logistics, fuels)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - osbp@dla.mil
2026 Trend
Supply chain resilience initiatives, strategic materials sourcing, supplier diversification to reduce China dependency
Top NAICS Codes for DLA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
335314
332510
335911
561210
423610
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) supplies and parts
Supply chain logistics and distribution
Strategic materials and industrial supplies
Emergency supply procurement
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Volume purchases favor established suppliers but small business set-asides common
- Quick-turnaround logistics requirements
- Quality and reliability critical (military use)
- Small business subcontracting opportunities with large primes
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
DLA is steady, predictable buyer of supplies and logistics services. Lower tech barrier than prime DoD contracts. Excellent for manufacturers, distributors, logistics firms. Less glamorous than tech contracts but stable revenue.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. DLA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - osbp@dla.mil (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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What is the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) (DLA) has a FY2026 budget of $30B+ (supply chain, logistics, fuels). The procurement trend for 2026 is: Supply chain resilience initiatives, strategic materials sourcing, supplier diversification to reduce China dependency. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 335314, 332510, 335911.
How can small businesses access DLA forecast data?
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - osbp@dla.mil to request upcoming acquisition forecasts directly. Many agencies publish annual small business forecasts 6-12 months in advance of RFP release.
What types of contracts does DLA forecast for small businesses?
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) forecasts set-aside competitions for: MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) supplies and parts; Supply chain logistics and distribution; Strategic materials and industrial supplies. These include both new requirements and recompetes of existing contracts. Monitoring recompetes is the most reliable way to find upcoming opportunities at this agency.
What NAICS codes should I focus on for DLA contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) are: 335314, 332510, 335911, 561210, 423610. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and DLA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does DLA post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - osbp@dla.mil) and subscribe to industry day announcements. Engaging with the agency pre-RFP — through RFI responses, capability statement submissions, and industry days — significantly increases your probability of win when the solicitation drops.