DLA Honors Business Partners The Defense Logistics Agency presented its annual Business Alliance Awards Jan. 18 in Springfield, VA. Vendor Excellence: Awarded to companies that have demonstrated overall excellence in superior product quality, on-time delivery, superior customer service, reliability, dependability, consistency and accuracy. *Pima Valve Inc., Chandler, AZ. (small business) *Mesa Machinery Services Inc., Estero, FL. (small disadvantaged business) *Tiger Natural Gas Inc., Tulsa, OK. (women-owned small business) *Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co., Belleville, IL. (large business) Innovative Business Performer of the Year: Awarded to companies that have undertaken risks associated with innovative business practices (shared production, electronic commerce, prime vendor, quick response, etc.) and that meet the Vendor Excellence Award criteria. *Atlantic Diving Systems Inc., Virginia Beach, VA. (small business) *Underground Pipeline Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI. (small disadvantaged business) *Interconnect Wiring LP, Fort Worth, TX. (women-owned small business)