DPAS
Noble Supply & Logistics provides a wide range of products, materials, equipment, and services to military, federal, state, and local customers. In the process of fulfilling our contractual obligations to the government, we receive DPAS-rated orders that are subject to the DPAS regulation.
Because Noble relies on our supplier partners to fulfill our DPAS-rated orders, the regulation continues to apply to each vendor from contractor to subcontractor throughout the supply chain. To ensure compliance, we require our suppliers for these DPAS-rated orders to accept these orders in writing and to provide preferential scheduling to meet the required delivery dates.
Noble requires written or electronic acknowledgment of acceptance of DPAS-rated orders within 15 days for DO rated orders or 10 days for DX rated orders.
Click to read our Notice to Suppliers.
Click to download a fillable pdf acknowledgment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is DPAS?
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is a regulation administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This regulation ensures that the necessary resources are available to meet our Nation's national defense and emergency preparedness needs.
How is DPAS Used?
DPAS is used to prioritize national defense-related contracts and orders throughout the U.S. supply chain.
These purchases support:
- military programs
- energy programs
- homeland security
- emergency preparedness
- critical infrastructure
The use of the DPAS is not limited to crises, emergencies, or armed conflict, and it can also provide military or critical infrastructure assistance to foreign nations. It is important to note that all companies in the United States must comply with the DPAS regulation.
Additional Information for Suppliers