Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA)

A DAPA (Distribution and Pricing Agreement) is not a contract, but a pre-approved, priced product list. Prime Vendors (PV) use this list to fulfill orders for DoD and federal customers. Prime Vendors provide 24-hour delivery of items that have established DAPA pricing, serving as the logistics arm for the Defense Supply Center. As such, orders are not placed directly through ADCO under DAPA, but instead, they are placed through the assigned Prime Vendor for your region. 

A Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) is primarily used by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to procure medical and pharmaceutical supplies for the Department of Defense (DoD) and military treatment facilities worldwide.

A Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) supports consistency by establishing a direct agreement between manufacturers/suppliers and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), fixing product pricing and ensuring authorized distribution channels for medical and pharmaceutical products. It standardizes costs, prevents unauthorized pricing fluctuations, and ensures uniform availability across Prime Vendor programs. At ADCO, we take this one step further by partnering with reputable manufacturers in our industry to negotiate pricing and volume discounts, ensuring that products are available to our federal customers at the best possible prices and are readily available from our facility.

Every agency or department has its own procurement process. Generally speaking, once a product need is identified, the purchase must be approved by an ordering official or the logistics department. That purchase is then processed through the appropriate channels.

If you are unsure whether or not to use DAPA for your purchase, please contact us for assistance. We will review your eligibility (if necessary) and provide guidance on the most applicable contracts available, specific to your needs. Our team is available at 800-726-0851 or pros@adcopros.com