Many small businesses consider themselves too small, or the red tape too thick, to bid on contracts with the government. The government does a large amount of business with small companies and although the process is not simple, small businesses can compete.

The Defense Logistics Agency, in an effort to increase small business participation as part of its industrial base, is offering a free one-day course to small businesses designed to help them better compete. The course will provide small businesses with an overview on how to do business with DLA and facilitate competing more effectively on DLA procurement opportunities.

The class is free but attendees will need to pay for travel and lodging, if necessary. For more information on signing up and questions about location and facility, please contact the site nearest you, listed below.

July 15, 2003
Defense Supply Center Richmond
Richmond, VA
Register online at:
http://www.dscr.dla.mil/Small%20Bus%20Course/opening%20page.htm

August 5, 2003
George Mason Procurement Technical Assistance Program
Mason Hall
George Mason University - Fairfax Campus
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, VA
Register online at:
http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP/images/DLA.htm

About the Defense Logistics Agency

DLA provides supply support, and technical and logistics services to the U.S. Military Services and to several federal civilian agencies. Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va., the agency is the one source for nearly every consumable item, whether for combat readiness, emergency preparedness or day-to-day operations.

Defense Logistics Agency Small Business Office,
(703) 767-1661
Web site: http://www.dla.mil/