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30--HOUSING,MECHANICAL DRI

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Land and Maritime is procuring mechanical dryers for housing applications under Federal Supply Classification 30. NAICS 333613 identifies this as mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing, though in DLA usage this typically covers heating, ventilation, and laundry equipment for military housing and facilities. Mechanical dryers in this context are standard commercial or industrial clothes dryers installed in barracks, family housing, or other Defense Department residential facilities.

These acquisitions are usually part of DLA'songoing sustainment mission to outfit and maintain military housing stock across installations. Purchases are often consolidated requirements serving multiple bases or may support specific construction or renovation projects. The "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" format indicates this notice serves as both the announcement and the full solicitation document, streamlining the procurement process.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved entirely for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must meet the size standard for NAICS 333613. Generally, manufacturers in this code face a 500-employee threshold or an alternative revenue-based standard; verify your status in the Small Business Size Regulations (13 CFR 121) and confirm your representations in SAM.gov are current.

You must also be registered in SAM.gov with active status, have the correct NAICS code in your profile, and possess any required DLA qualification or approval codes if specified in the solicitation. See the solicitation for whether this is a brand-name-only procurement or if equivalent products are acceptable.

How to put together a competitive bid

• Verify product compliance: Mechanical dryers for military housing must typically meet commercial specifications with possible additional requirements for durability, capacity, or energy efficiency. Confirm whether the solicitation specifies NSF rating, Energy Star certification, or required capacities (residential vs. commercial-grade). See the solicitation for exact technical requirements.
• Check DLA's Qualified Products List (QPL): Some housing equipment requires pre-qualification. If a QPL is referenced, ensure your product is listed or determine the qualification timeline.
• Price competitively for consolidated demand: DLA often aggregates requirements across multiple delivery locations. Structure your pricing to account for potential shipping to various military installations; the solicitation will specify FOB terms and delivery requirements.
• Review warranty and service terms: Military housing equipment typically requires minimum warranty periods and spare parts availability. See the solicitation for specific duration and coverage requirements.
• Prepare past performance documentation: If you have supplied similar equipment to DLA, other federal agencies, or commercial customers, assemble relevant contract references.
• Confirm TAA compliance: Products must adhere to Trade Agreements Act or domestic preference requirements where applicable.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation SPE7L127T0294 on SAM.gov using the solicitation number. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation contains all terms, conditions, technical specifications, and delivery requirements needed to prepare your offer.

The response deadline is October 19, 2026—allow adequate time for SAM.gov navigation, document review, and submission preparation, particularly if product qualification or supplier registration updates are needed.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →