DoD Chemical Supplier
Small Business

The Department of Defense purchases chemicals through three primary channels — at every tier, federal-credentialed suppliers are preferred because they help meet mandatory utilization goals and simplify procurement compliance:

1. Direct DoD acquisition — via DLA, Army Materiel Command, Navy Sea Systems Command, etc. Requires SAM.gov + CAGE Code.
2. Prime contractor pass-through — Lockheed, Raytheon, etc. source chemicals from their approved vendor lists with mandated small-business utilization targets.
3. Subcontractor / supplier-of-supplier procurement — chemicals flowing into DoD-funded research labs, depots, and operational maintenance through multi-tier supply chains.

The Bronze Medal Supplier Award is conferred by the U.S. Department of Defense in recognition of consistent supplier performance — quality of delivered chemicals, on-time fulfillment, accuracy of documentation, and responsiveness to DoD procurement requirements.

It is not a self-claimed designation. It is an external recognition from the buyer organization. For chemical buyers in the DoD supply chain, Bronze Medal suppliers represent a verified track record.

• U.S. Department of Defense Bronze Medal Supplier
• DLA Approved — CAGE 1LT50, active SAM.gov registration
• HWOSB-certified — Historically Underutilized Woman-Owned Small Business (SBA)
• EDWOSB-certified — Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (SBA)
• DUNS: 012941063 · UEI: DCTCZDY3BLD3
• DOT Hazmat Certified Shipper — 49 CFR 172.704 · DOT #2188383
• BBB A+ Accredited · Established 1998, Taylor, Texas HQ

1. Small-business utilization credit — Alliance is dual-certified HWOSB + EDWOSB, helping primes meet mandatory small-business utilization targets in their subcontracting plans
2. DLA approval + federal credentialing — already in SAM.gov with CAGE 1LT50 — simplified procurement paperwork, no new vendor onboarding burden
3. DoD performance track record — Bronze Medal Award is independent evidence of reliable fulfillment
4. Hazmat compliance built in — DOT 49 CFR 172.704 certified shipper means no compliance lift on the prime's side

1. Vendor verification — search "1LT50" or "Alliance Chemical" on SAM.gov to confirm active CAGE registration
2. Small business confirm — verify HWOSB/EDWOSB status via SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
3. Quote / RFQ — federal-aware pricing, COA, SDS, hazmat classification, and lead time
4. PO / GPC — standard purchase order or government purchase card
5. Fulfillment — hazmat shipping per 49 CFR, COA per lot, all 50 U.S. states from Taylor, Texas