The Defense Logistics Agency

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The Defense Logistics Agency
The National HUBZone Small Business
Conference Orlando, FL August 9 10, 2005
Current as of 10 Mar 05
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The DLA Enterprise
Scope of Business
People

• 54,000 Requisitions/Day
• 8,200 Contracts/Day
• 55 Fortune 500 Above Northrop Grumman
• 2 in Top 50 Distribution Warehouses
• 26 Distribution Depots
• 5.2 Million Items
• 1411 Weapon Systems Supported
• 14.6B Annual Reutilizations/Disposals
• 18.6 Billion purchased from U. S. firms
• 42.8 from small business
• 461 million from HUBZone Small
• Business

• 21,429 Civilians
• 528 Active Duty Military
• 668 Reserve Military
• Located in 48 States/28 Countries

PTAC

• 92 Centers, 47 states
• How to get Govt contracts
• http//www.dla.mil/db/

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Business UnitsDefense Supply Center Columbus
Land/Maritime Supply Chains

• LAND
• - Wheeled Vehicles
• - Tracked Vehicles
• - Diesel Engines
• - Transmissions
• Vehicle Chassis
• Batteries
• Nuts and Bolts
• Springs
• Brackets, Hinges

• MARITIME
• - Steam Turbines
• - Valves Pumps
• - Engine Fuel Systems
• Compressors
• - Fiber Optics
• Gyro Components
• Bearings
• Gaskets, O-rings, Seals
• Knobs, Dials, Pointers

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Business UnitsDefense Supply Center Richmond
Aviation Supply Chain
Other Supply Chains
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Business UnitsDefense Supply Center Philadelphia
Troop Support Lead Center
CLOTHING TEXTILES - Outerwear - Hats,
Accessories - Individual Equipment - Sleeping
Bags to Body Armor
SUBSISTENCE - Meals Ready to Eat - Field Mess
Equipment - Dining Hall Items - Fruits
Vegetables
GENERAL/INDUSTRIAL - Wood - Heavy Equipment -
Photo Supplies - Fire Fighting - Diving Equipment
MEDICAL - X-Ray Machines - MRI Equipment -
Surgical Supplies - Dental Supplies - Optical
Products
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Business UnitsDefense Energy Support Center
Energy Lead Center
INSTALLATIONS - Utility Privatization - Natural
Gas - Coal - Electricity
FACILITIES - Bulk Fuel Storage - Environmental -
Fuel Quality - Maintenance, Repair
DIRECT DELIVERY - Vehicle Fuel - Heating Oil -
Commercial Airport Fuel
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

• DLA website http//www.dla.mil/db/
• List of buying activities, commodities, SADBUs
• How to Do Business with DLA
• Links to other websites
• DLA Associate Directors of Small Business
• Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

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GETTING STARTED

• From websites, identify who buys the products or
  services you sell
• Talk to your local PTAC for help on researching
  and approaching potential buyers
• If you offer a DLA product or service, contact
  the Associate Director of Small Business at the
  buying activity
• Ask about opportunities for
• 8(a) contracts (IF youre 8(a))
• Set-asides HUBZone, SDVOSB, Small Business,
• Full and open competition

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SUMMARY

• DLA is a major supplier of consumable supplies to
  the Military
• We are a great potential market for small
  business suppliers
• WE ARE LOOKING FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS
  SUPPLIERS