# DLA Upholds Disaster Relief Contract Award

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has upheld the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) award of a **$221 million** contract to Olgoonik Logistics LLC for distribution services supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. This decision follows a protest by Amentum Services Inc., which alleged a conflict of interest involving a DLA employee. The GAO found no evidence supporting the protest, affirming the integrity of the procurement process and the contract award.

- **Why this matters:** The GAO's ruling confirms the validity of the DLA's procurement procedures in awarding large-scale disaster relief contracts, reinforcing confidence in competitive federal contracting.
- Procurement professionals should note the importance of thorough documentation and transparency to withstand protest challenges.
- Contractors interested in disaster relief logistics can consider opportunities with DLA, recognizing the agency's commitment to competitive and fair contract awards.
- This outcome highlights the critical role of the GAO in resolving procurement disputes and maintaining market stability for government contractors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)

### Vendors
- Olgoonik Logistics LLC (awardee)
- Amentum Services Inc. (protester)