DLA

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

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

1

MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) supplies and parts

2

Supply chain logistics and distribution

3

Strategic materials and industrial supplies

4

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

  1. Monitor updates. DLA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
  2. Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
  3. Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
  4. 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.
  5. Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.

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