DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY WARFIGHTER FOCUSED, GLOBALLY RESPONSIVE SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP AMERICA S COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY DLA Overview Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Woodbridge, VA Trish Culbreth Small Business Specialist May 3, 2012 WARFIGHTER SUPPORT ENHANCEMENT STEWARDSHIP EXCELLENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 1
Mission: Supporting the Warfighter We are America s combat logistics support agency. Our mission is to provide best value integrated logistics solutions to America s Armed forces and other designated customers in peace and in war, around the clock, around the world. 2
Full Spectrum Global Support Land Systems Maritime Systems Aviation Systems Fuel/Energy Supply Chains Subsistence Medical Clothing & Textile Construction & Equip Theater Support DLA Europe & Africa DLA Pacific DLA Central Distribution 26 Distribution Centers $98B DoD Inventory 52M sq ft covered storage Disposition Services Co-located with customers Over $25B per year Reutilization & Marketing Reverse Logistics Strategic Materials Critical items such as titanium, cobalt, and tungsten Document Services Transaction Services Services Logistics Information Service 3
Troop Support SUBSISTENCE: CLASS I Food Service Produce Operational Rations Food Service Equipment CLOTHING & TEXTILE: CLASS II Recruit Clothing Readiness Organizational Clothing & Individual Equipment CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT: CLASS IV/VII/IX Facilities Maintenance Special Operations Wood Products Fire & Emergency Equipment Industrial Hardware MEDICAL: CLASS VIII Pharmaceutical Medical/Surgical Readiness Equipment INITIATIVES Prime Vendor Programs Medical Air Bridge (MAB) 3PL Clothing Solutions Produce for School Lunch Program Integrated Product-Support Vendor (IPV) Program Enterprise Buyers Forward 4
Land and Maritime INITIATIVES Tires Privatization Successor MRAP/M-ATV Sustainment Afghan Sustainment Depot Level Reparables Retail Supply, Storage & Distribution LAND: Wheeled, Tracked & Heavy Vehicle Parts Vehicle Maintenance Kits Power Transmission/Engine/ Suspension Components Tires Batteries Small Arms Parts MARITIME: Valves Fluid Handling Electrical/Electronics Motors Packing/Gaskets 5
Aviation INITIATIVES Depot Level Reparables Supply, Storage & Distrib. Customer Targeted Outcomes Gases / Cylinders Privatization Chemicals / POL Privatization Forward Presence AVIATION: Engine Components Air Frames Flight Safety Equipment Aviation Lighting Bearings Maps Environmental Products 6
Energy ENERGY: INITIATIVES CENTCOM AOR Support Open Market Bunker Support Bulk Terminal Ops Privatization Garrison / Base Energy Support Utilities Privatization Support Alternative Fuel and Renewable Energy DOD Executive Agent for all Bulk Petroleum Natural Gas, Coal, Electricity Aerospace Energy 7
Distribution INITIATIVES Receive, Store & Issue Globally In-Transit Visibility Dedicated Delivery / Pure Pallets DISTRIBUTION: Material Management & Distribution Support Services Facility Support Services Material Handling Equipment & Repairs Packaging Materials Data Processing, Hosting, and Related IT Services 26 Distribution Centers Worldwide 8
Disposition Services INITIATIVES Reutilization (to Military Services & DOD Special Programs) Transfer (to Federal Agencies) Donation (to State & Local Agencies) Sales of excess DoD property Contingency Operation Support Demilitarization Precious Metals Recovery Hazardous Waste Disposal DISPOSITION: Admin & Support/ Waste Mgmt Warehouse & Storage Recyclable Material Wholesalers Repair & Maintenance Professional Services 119 Sites Worldwide 9
DLA Contracting Services Office Central Office in Philadelphia, PA Manages DLA enterprise-wide requirements including major IT systems and programs, IT products and services, business and facilities services, and other enterprise services for DLA worldwide. Small Business Office: Email: DCSO.Smallbusiness@dla.mil Voice: 215-737-8514 10
PTAC Services & Training Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Services include - NOT limited to - the following: - Helping clients understand Government contracting procedures and requirements - Identifying marketing opportunities - Bid matching services - Assisting and advising clients about pre-award and post-award functions PTACs train clients in areas such as: - Federal contracting regulations - Required registrations such as CCR - Subcontracting opportunities - Accounting procedures 11
Your Access to DLA DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ 12 12
Other Links / Resources DOD OSBP http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/ DOD e-mall https://dod-emall.dla.mil/acct/ DIBBS DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ 13
Marketing Guidance Limit your focus. Can t be everywhere end up nowhere Target specific Agencies Who buys what you sell? Do your homework to help you select Target Agencies OSDBU Offices Agency websites FBO.gov, FPDS.gov USASpending.gov and FFATA.org Agency forecasts Use SBA, PTACs, SBDCs, and agency OSDBUs as resources & advocates. Limit use of blast emails and form letters Target, Target Target!!!! 14
Marketing Guidance Build Relationships! Penetrate chosen agencies. Network! Take advantage of sources sought notices, pre-proposal conferences, debriefings Be prepared for presentations offer solutions Consider prime, subcontracting, teaming arrangements, joint ventures with large firms and other small firms Have multiple contract vehicles Make your CCR profile descriptive update Never say, We do everything. Create a niche! Be professionally persistent. Don t let your frustrations show. Don t leave one voicemail or email then give up Market, Market, Market!!! 15
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AMERICA S COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY WARFIGHTER SUPPORT ENHANCEMENT STEWARDSHIP EXCELLENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 16 16