An official website of the United States government         Here's how you know         
**Official websites use .mil**
A **.mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
**Secure .mil websites use HTTPS**
 A **lock (lock )** or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Skip to main content (Press Enter).

Defense Logistics AgencyThe Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency

Search
Search

Search

-  Home		 
-  What DLA Offers    -  Excess Property Disposal             
  -  Document Services             
  -  Products             
  -  Services             
  -  Programs 
-  Working With DLA    -  Applications             
  -  Small Business             
  -  Federal and International Cataloging             
  -  Defense Data Standards             
  -  Events             
  -  Procurement Policies             
  -  Government Programs             
  -  Forms 
-  Organizations    -  DLA Headquarters             
  -  DLA Aviation             
  -  DLA Disposition Services             
  -  DLA Distribution             
  -  DLA Energy             
  -  DLA Land and Maritime             
  -  DLA Troop Support             
  -  DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM             
  -  DLA Europe & Africa             
  -  DLA Indo-Pacific 
-  Customer Support    -  Self Help Tools             
  -  How to Order             
  -  Find Your Order             
  -  Customer Facing Offices             
  -  Training             
  -  Brochures             
  -  Warfighter Support             
  -  Customer Service Management 
-  Careers		 
-  About DLA    -  Contact Us             
  -  Locations             
  -  Leaders             
  -  News             
  -  History             
  -  Media Gallery             
  -  DLA Campaigns 

HomeAbout DLANewsNews Article View

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

# DLA leaders discuss cybersecurity, supplier survey with industry associations

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams and his senior staff met with industry association leaders April 18 to discuss topics including cybersecurity in acquisition processes and feedback from the recent DLA Supplier Survey. DLA is nothing without its industry connections, Williams told representatives from the Aerospace Industries Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Apparel & Footwear Association, SourceAmerica, National Defense Transportation Association, Professional Services Council and National Defense Industrial Association.The meetings are held to encourage transparency and open dialogue between DLA and industry, Williams added.Matthew Beebe, DLA’s acquisition director, initiated the dialogue with a discussion on contractor cybersecurity. Association leaders expressed concerns about the cost of the Defense Department’s plans to include cybersecurity in acquisition processes. DLA leaders acknowledged industry’s concerns and outlined alternatives such as DOD or the government providing a secure environment for small businesses to operate in.DLA Ombudsman Tim Stark also presented results of the DLA Supplier Survey conducted in fall 2018. The survey measured four vectors: DLA Communication, DLA Supplier Relationship, Growth and Profit Potential, and DLA Effectiveness.Seventeen areas within those vectors were assessed and drew almost 3,000 responses. DLA’s highest score was in “trustworthy communications” but was countered by results in “innovation.” Overall, industry rated DLA with a neutral score of three in all areas but one, Stark said. The scores will now become a baseline for performance and improvements until the next survey is conducted in 2020.The meeting ended with a reminder that DLA Industry Day will be held July 31. The event will include discussions and a review of the fiscal 2019-2020 strategic vision and metrics, updates on DoD’s and DLA’s acquisition reform efforts, and forecasted business opportunities.For more information on the survey, visit the 2018 DLA Supplier Feedback Survey and overall results page.

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

Industry Engagementindustry partnersstrong parnerships