DLA fmwr industry day - 10 december 2025

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Directorate has issued a Special Notice inviting industry partners to an Industry Day event scheduled for December 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. This event, which will be held at the Air & Space Forces Association headquarters in Arlington, Virginia with virtual participation options available, is designed to educate businesses on federal contracting opportunities and partnership possibilities with the DLA and FMWR. The Special Notice was posted on October 30, 2025, with a registration deadline of December 2, 2025. The event is open to all interested parties and is offered at no cost. The Defense Logistics Agency is a defense-sector federal agency responsible for logistics operations supporting military personnel and their families.

The primary objective of this Industry Day is to inform businesses about federal contracting processes, including registration, bidding, and compliance requirements, while also showcasing advertising and sponsorship opportunities available through FMWR programs. The event aims to facilitate direct engagement between industry partners and the DLA workforce, positioning attendees' businesses as potential service providers and suppliers to military personnel and their families. There are no specific eligibility restrictions stated; the event is open to all businesses interested in learning about federal contracting or exploring sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Key topics will include comprehensive federal contracting overviews, FMWR advertising and sponsorship program details, and information on becoming more directly involved with the DLA workforce. Interested parties can register through the provided link, and those with questions may contact the Contracting Officer at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil or the Sponsorship & Advertising Manager at sponsor@dla.mil.