This resource provides an overview of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), offering critical insights for businesses looking to win government contracts in the federal supply chain. Reporting to the DLA director are six major subordinate commands. Four of these field activities are buying commands: DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Troop Support and DLA Energy. These MSCs are directly responsible for meeting the military services’ needs for spare parts, fuel, food, medical supplies and other commodities. DLA Distribution provides storage and distribution services, while DLA Disposition Services provides “reverse logistics,” disposing of surplus or excess materiel from the military services and DLA.

This resource breaks down DLA’s complex organizational structure, which provides invaluable context for contractors looking to successfully navigate government sales opportunities.