Requesting an Account, Role and Logging into AMPs for Strategic 

Materials Sales 

(Please follow all the outlined steps in each section. Skipping a step may lead to an incorrect request)

Contents:

Section 1: Requesting Your New Account (page 2)

Section 2: Requesting a Role (page 6)

Section 3: Logging in to the DLA Strategic Materials Sales (page 10)

Section 4: Manually Reset your Password (page 17)
Section 1: Requesting Your New Account

Note: if you already have an AMPS account, you may skip down to Section 2 – Role Request

1) Point your browser to https://amps.dla.mil

2) If prompted to select a certificate, select cancel. 

If you are using Chrome, you may receive a security prompt that the site is not trusted. You may 

advance through the notice. We promise, its safe!  

3) On the AMPs Splash Screen (below), click the link “Click HERE for access to AMPS.”

4) Select Ok on the Defense Logistics Agency Single Sign-On Authentication agreement.

5) Click option as “First Time User? Click here to register” (below)
6) For the user type selection, choose “I am a supplier or vendor to DLA.” Please note selecting 

any other option will not allow you to see the necessary roles within AMPs

7) Click accept on the ‘DLA Privacy Act Statement.’
8) Fill in the required user information. You must enter an email that has NOT previously been associated 

with an AMPs account. Your CAGE code may be left blank.

9) Once you have entered the required information, click NEXT.
10) Choose 3 (three)security questions that will be used to recover your password if lost and enter your 

new password. Please note minimum password requirements listed to the right.

11) Click NEXT once you have chosen your questions, entered answers and chosen your new 

password.

12) Review the information provided for accuracy. Once you are comfortable with the 

information, click “Create Account” to submit your request.

13) After creating the account, you will see a confirmation page displaying your new username. 

Please note your new username and password. You will also receive a confirmation email 

saying your account request has been created. 

Password resets are no longer handled by DLA Strategic Materials Staff. An agency help-desk will 

provide assistance should you need to have your password reset. We cannot guarantee a timeframe 

for a new password so please keep your password in a safe place and update your password when 

prompted to avoid missing out on an offering because your password was not updated in a timely 

manner.

Password resets can be directed to the DISA Global Service Desk by calling toll free 844-DISA-HLP 

(844-347-2457), press 5, then speak or enter D-L-A. Please have your username ready to provide

to the help-desk attendant. You may also manually reset your password within AMPs. Please see 

Section 4 of this guide for instructions. 
Section 2: Requesting a Role

1) After you receive the confirmation email, you may return to AMPs to login and request your 

role. Repeat steps 1 - 4 above but now you may use your new username and password to 

login (https://amps.dla.mil)

2) When logging in, copying and pasting your password is the suggested method to avoid typos.

Too many failed attempts will lock your account and require a password reset which is NOT an 

immediate fix anymore.

3) After logging in to AMPs, click the “Request Role” link on the right side of the page.
4) Click “Accept” on the DLA Privacy Act Statement to continue.

5) Verify the user information is correct, then click NEXT. 

6) On the “Select Roles” in the Role Name field, enter the following: “SMS-200” if you are 

requesting the Sales User role (defined below). This must be entered exactly, or you will not 

return the correct role associated with the newest version of Sales. The result returned will be, 

“SMS Prod – External Sales User SMS-200.” 

If you are requesting the email notification role, please search for “SMS-201”. You will return 

the result, “SMS Prod – External Email Notification User SMS-201”. Please choose the role that 

bests suits your needs.

- Email Notification User: select this role if you are associated with the press or would just 

like email updates from DLA Strategic Materials. NO SALES FUNCTIONS may be performed 

through this role.

- Sales User: select this role if you and your company intend to participate in the sales 

program. Assigning roles to contacts (administrator, quoter, shipping requestor, etc.) 

within sales will not change. You may sign up for email notifications through this role as 

well. 

Note: if you have a current sales account and have used your current email to register 

within AMPs, your new account will be linked to the previous one and your company 

account. If you are a new customer, you will be required to build your company profile and

register for solicitations (more information on registering your company can be found here) 
7) Once you have determined the role you need select the role and click the right arrow ( )

to move the role into the “Selected Roles” pane, and click NEXT at the top of the screen to

proceed.

8) Enter a justification for why you will need this role on the next screen. It can be as simple as 

stating you "need access to participate in sales offerings on behalf of (name your company). 

Attachments are not required. Click Next once completed.
9) The Summary screen will allow you to review your request prior to submitting. Ensure all the 

information and the role you have selected is correct. Once you are comfortable with the 

information displayed, click Submit. Selecting Back will allow you to change any incorrect 

information. Cancel will return you to the HOME screen and will delete your drafted request.

10) Once you have submitted your role request, you will see a confirmation screen and receive an 

email stating that your request is being reviewed by the Data Owner. Strategic Materials 

employees are reviewing your request and will approve your request or contact you if 

something is incorrect.

11) You will receive email notifications as your role request moves through the approval process. 

Once it has been completed, you will receive an email stating that is has been “fully approved 

and provisioned.” At this point you may log in to the Strategic Materials Sales. Instructions for 

logging in can be found in Section 3 of this document.
Section 3: Logging in to the DLA Strategic Materials Sales

1) Now that your account and role are provisioned for the updated DLA Strategic Materials Sales, you may log 

in to either view your previously created company account/registrations or setup a new company (user 

guides can be found here).

2) Prior to attempting to login to the Sales Portal, please download the OKTA Verify App from the App Store 

(iPhone or iPad) or Google Play (Android devices). This app will be utilized for two-factor authentication. 

3) Point your browser to the Okta Dashboard (https://dla-lg.okta.mil/). 

4) You will be directed to the Okta logon page. Username is the email address associated with your AMPS 

account. Enter your email address in the Username field and select Next. 

5) On the Okta password screen. Your AMPS password will serve as your Okta password. Enter your AMPS 

password and select Verify. 
NOTE: If at this point, you receive an error that states “Unable to sign in”, please utilize the 

troubleshooting steps below to resolve prior to contacting Strategic Materials Staff for assistance. 

1. Completely shut-down your browser. 

2. Access AMPS (https://amps.dla.mil) and reset your password on the My Information tab. Please wait 5-

10 minutes before attempting to login to the Sales Portal.

3. Please use the Chrome Browser to access the Sales Portal: https://dla-lg.okta.mil/

6) This step is only done once to setup Okta Verify. After the one-time setup when you verify your 

password in step 4 you will be redirected to step 6. 

• Setting up Okta Verify. Select the Set Up 

• Follow the directions on the Set up Okta Verify screen.
• From a mobile device, download the Okta Verify app from the App Store (iPhone or iPad) or 

Google Play (Android devices)

• Open the app and follow the instructions to add your account

• When you first log in, select Add account

• On the Choose account type screen, select Organization
• On the Add account from another device, Select Skip
• Do you have your QR code screen, select Yes, ready to scan

• Follow the prompts on your mobile device and scan the QR code Set up Okta Verify screen. 

(your choice)
• Select Skip, on the FastPass account option. This is not currently offered at DLA.

• Setup is complete, read and select Done
7) After the first time setup in step 5) and thereafter this is the dashboard page where https://dlalg.okta.mil/ will direct you. Select the Strategic Materials Sales tile. 

8) When you select the Strategic Materials Sales tile, a code will be delivered to the Okta Verify on your 

mobile device, enter code here and select Verify 
9) Once logged in, you will land on the DLA Strategic Materials Sales site. Functionality within Strategic 

Materials Sales has not been changed. You may notice some slight differences in appearance and 

presentation. These are documented in the corresponding user documentation.

ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO DLA STRATEGIC MATERIALS STAFF

Brian Beruete - brian.beruete@dla.mil 571-767-6735 

Bryan Athey - bryan.athey@dla.mil 571-767-3986
Section 4: Manually Reset your Password

NOTE: you may ONLY manually reset your password if you KNOW your current password.

If you forgot your password, the best option will be to click the "Forgot Your Passsword" link 

at the login page for AMPs and follow the prompts. If your account has been locked, you 

must call the DISA Global Service Desk by calling toll free 844-DISA-HLP (844-347-2457), 

press 5, then speak or enter D-L-A and have the attendant reset your password for you.

You will be asked to provide your username

1) Point your browser to https://amps.dla.mil

2) If prompted to select a certificate, select cancel. 

If you are using Chrome, you may receive a security prompt that the site is not trusted. You may 

advance through the notice. We promise, its safe!  

3) On the AMPs Splash Screen (below), click the link “Click HERE for access to AMPS.”

4) Enter your username and password.
5) Once logged in, click the “My Information” link on the left side of the screen. 

6) Click Accept on the DLA Privacy Statement to proceed.

7) Select “Change Password” on the next screen:

8) Enter your old password and a new password and a second time to confirm the entry. Then

click “OK” and you will receive a message stating your password has been changed. Wait 5-10 

minutes to allow for the systems to sync your new password before logging back into 

https://dla-lg.okta.mil/