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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT MEDICAL.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking a small business contractor to supply refrigerator-freezers. DLA Troop Support serves as the Department of Defense's primary provider of subsistence, medical, and equipment supplies to U.S. military forces worldwide. Refrigerator-freezers in this context are typically commercial-grade or specially adapted units designed for military installations, field medical facilities, or other defense applications where reliable cold storage is mission-critical.

NAICS code 335210 refers to "Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing," which in this case covers household-type refrigeration equipment. These units may need to meet military specifications for durability, energy efficiency, or operational conditions that differ from standard consumer products.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 335210 (see the solicitation or SBA.gov for applicable employee or revenue thresholds)
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Hold any required manufacturing certifications or quality management systems
• Be capable of delivering refrigerator-freezers that meet DLA's technical requirements

Manufacturers with experience in commercial or institutional refrigeration equipment are natural candidates. If you are a distributor or dealer rather than a manufacturer, review the solicitation carefully—DLA may require direct manufacturer relationships or specific authorized dealer status.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify capacity and compliance. Refrigerator-freezer contracts for DLA often reference military or federal specifications (such as MIL-STD or energy efficiency standards under 10 CFR 431). Confirm your product lines can meet any cited specifications before investing proposal resources.

Research DLA's pricing structure. DLA typically awards firm fixed-price contracts for commodity items like appliances. Review historical pricing for similar NSNs (National Stock Numbers) in DLA's procurement data if available, or use your own cost history to establish competitive unit pricing with volume breaks.

Address delivery and packaging. Military supply chains require specific packaging, labeling, and shipping protocols. Detail your ability to ship to DLA distribution points or direct-to-customer locations, including lead times and surge capacity.

Highlight small business advantages. As a total small business set-aside, past performance on similar DLA or federal contracts strengthens your proposal. Emphasize any existing SAM registration, relevant CAGE code activity, or previous DLA supplier relationships.

Review all clauses. DLA solicitations incorporate Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that may affect your proposal, including domestic source requirements, cyber security standards, or counterfeit parts prevention.

Next steps

• Access and read the full solicitation SPE2DH27Q0012 on SAM.gov immediately—this combined synopsis/solicitation may contain line-item specifications, quantities, inspection requirements, and exact delivery terms not shown in the notice metadata
• Note the response deadline of October 27, 2026—allow time for technical proposal preparation and any required SAM or certification updates
• Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with questions about specifications or submission requirements before the deadline

View the official notice on SAM.gov →