Save the Date Notification 2026.pdf

You’re Invited!

DLA Disposition Services Is holding an Industry Day forum focused on Contracting Industry Engagement.

This event is being held in held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, MI Wednesday May 20th and Thursday May 21st, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST

The Defense Logistics Agency must operate on a wartime footing amid the contested logistics environment in which we live. This industry engagement event is meant to strengthen readiness and accelerate innovation in support of the Warfighter, so that DLA can continue to provide world class support to our uniformed customers.

Address: 50 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017

DLA Disposition Services Contracting topics will include a variety of subjects related to:

Small Business Operational Contracting Hazardous Waste Disposal Contracting Public Sales Contracting o Useable Surplus Material o Government Scrap Contracts

Follow-up email notifications and announcement in sam.gov forthcoming.

Registration Deadline to register is April 20th, 2026.

To register for this event please provide the following:

1. Name of Company:

2. Name of individuals attending:

3. Days you plan on attending: (May 20, May 21, both days)

***Foreign Visitors please register by April 20th please await secondary instructions.

To register send email with above information to: Industryday@dla.mil

Event Cancellation - In the event that Event is unable to operate, in the sole determination of DLA Disposition Services, whether due to Acts of God, force majeure, pandemic, epidemic, terrorism, war, illness, public safety, strike, civil commotion, fire or state of other occurrence not under the control of DLA Disposition Services, or otherwise, DLA Disposition Services may cancel, postpone or terminate Event, the attendee waives any and all claims the attendee may have against DLA Disposition Services for damages or expenses.

Tracy M. Hart Director and Chief of the Contracting Office DLA Disposition Service https://www.lawinsider.com/clause/event-cancellation

Requirements for DoD Contractor Personnel, Official Visitors, and Others Seeking Access to Facilities

Official Visitors

a. Official visitors will complete a security clearance at least 30 days prior to entering the premises.

b. Official visitors will follow applicable policies and procedures of both DoD and the Department or Agency they are visiting, if different from DoD.

c. Visitors to Federal Buildings:

1. Must have a valid picture ID (State Issued ID or Passport).

2. Required to submit to a security screening.

d. Prohibited Items.

1. Guns/Firearms

2. Bladed, Edged, or sharp Objects

3. Club like / Striking Devices

4. Explosives / Incendiaries / Disabling Chemicals or Other Dangerous Items

DoubleTree by Hilton-Battle Creek

Address: 50 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017

The DoubleTree by Hilton is a 100% smoke free building. This location does NOT offer airport shuttle service to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport-please plan accordingly. Starbucks, convenience store and restaurant/lounge are in the DoubleTree. There are numerous restaurants and retail stores near the venue. Please click on the Battle Creek link above for additional venue amenities.

Parking: Self-parking $10 per day, Valet $29 EV Charging and Secured/Covered parking are available with in/out privileges.

Room reservation link:

Check-in is at 4pm and check-out by 11am.

This event is being conducted per FAR 10.002, no unsolicited proposals will be accepted during this event.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/azocrdt-doubletree-battle-creek/