# SDVOSBs Seek DLA Parts Contracts

A small service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) pursuing Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) parts procurement reports difficulty obtaining supplier quotes and converting quotes into wins; it currently receives quotes only for opportunities under $15,000. The discussion says manufacturers and distributors may bid directly, while commenters recommend building routes beyond bid-board searches, including deal registration, developing proprietary part numbers, qualifying alternate sources through the Source Approval Request (SAR) process, and pursuing DoD contracting training. These are community suggestions, not stated DLA-wide requirements or evidence that set-asides are broadly saturated.

- Smaller resellers may face direct competition from manufacturers and distributors, making supplier access and differentiation important to pursuing DLA parts work.
- SDVOSBs can evaluate deal registration and proprietary part-number strategies as possible ways to establish supplier relationships and distinguish their bids.
- Firms considering alternate sources can investigate the SAR process; the discussion also points to DoD contracting training as a resource for strengthening procurement knowledge.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Key Quotes
> If your bid board surfing you're not gonna have success with this strategy.
> — Community commenter

> Most of the firm don’t quote since they are bidding direct, or divert you to their distributors who are also bidding direct.
> — Original poster

### Sources
- [DLA Strategy Help](https://www.reddit.com/r/GovernmentContracting/comments/1x7zr08/dla_strategy_help) - reddit-governmentcontracting