Meet the Defense Logistics Agency – Aviation Division!

Join us for a very special engagement with the Deputy Director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Small Business Program, Crystal Ober – Aviation Division! 

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missouri-contracting-corner-doing-business-w-defenselogistics-agency-tickets-804197986827?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come join the Missouri Contracting Corner presentation by Crystal Ober, Deputy Director of the Small Business Program at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Aviation Division. Deputy Director Ober will be walking current and prospective small business contractors through the following presentation topics:
Presentation Topics:
• An Overview Of The (7) DLA Supply Chains
• DLA Contracting Services Office
• DLA Distribution
• DLA Internet Bid Board
• DLA Small Business Set-Aside Programs
• DLA Subcontracting program

The DLA manages the global supply for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, 10 combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations. DLA supplies 86 percent of the military’s spare parts and nearly 100 percent of fuel and troop support consumables. DLA works with approx. 9,000 prime contracting suppliers and awarded $2.7B in contracts to small businesses in FY2023. DLA also boasts a robust subcontracting program. Read more about the agency’s critical mission at www.dla.mil.

For reasonable accommodations or to learn more, contact Aubrey Salazar at aubrey.salazar@sba.gov.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Missouri Contracting Corner” is a joint effort between the Kansas City & St Louis District Offices. We work closely with key agencies, contracting experts, and the business development community to provide small businesses information about procurement practices, opportunities, and local events.

Disclaimer: SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any products, service, or entity.

All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Aubrey.Salazar@sba.gov