DLA Industry Collider Day 2026
A DLA industry engagement event in Virginia that brings together government, industry, and academia to discuss innovative supply-chain solutions.
RESTRICTED TO: SMALL BUSINESS SBIR STTR
⚑ Special Notice/industry event, not a grant or cooperative agreement competition · Small Business Set-Aside: Total · Federal contract context; universities are not direct applicants
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 70 strong | SBIR/STTR — core Hub pipeline (faculty founders + small-business partners); prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
DLA J68 is pleased to invite you to our 7th Annual Industry Collider Day which will bring together experts from government, industry, and academia to explore innovative solutions that improve the speed, precision, and impact of DLA’s supply chains. The event will take place in Virginia. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones! Registration will open mid-June. https://registration.socio.events/e/icd2026
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total. Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.
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