DLA Disposition Services Industry Day 2026

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day forum scheduled for May 20-21, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, Michigan. This event is designed to foster contracting industry engagement and strengthen partnerships between DLA and private sector contractors. The forum will run from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST over both days and is open to interested contracting firms seeking to understand DLA's current priorities and future opportunities. The notice was posted on March 9, 2026, and represents DLA's commitment to transparent and collaborative industry outreach. No set-asides are designated for this opportunity, indicating it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size classification.

The primary objective of this Industry Day is to strengthen operational readiness and accelerate innovation in support of military logistics operations within a contested environment. Interested parties must register by the April 20, 2026 deadline by submitting company name, attendee names, and days of attendance to Industryday@dla.mil. All attendees must comply with Department of Defense facility access requirements, including presenting valid picture identification and submitting to security screening; prohibited items include firearms, weapons, explosives, and other dangerous materials. The forum will address multiple contracting focus areas including small business opportunities, operational contracting, hazardous waste disposal contracting, public sales contracting, useable surplus material management, and government scrap contracts. Parking is available at the venue for $10 per day for self-parking or $29 for valet service, and attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. DLA reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to circumstances beyond its control, and no unsolicited proposals will be accepted during the forum.