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42--FOUNTAIN,EYE AND FACE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring fountain, eye, and face equipment under federal supply classification 42. This category covers safety equipment designed to protect personnel in hazardous environments, including emergency eyewash stations, safety showers, and face protection apparatus commonly used in industrial, laboratory, and military maintenance settings.

DLA Troop Support serves as a primary logistics support provider for the Department of Defense, supplying food, clothing, medical supplies, and construction and equipment items to military services and other federal agencies. Purchases in this classification typically support facility safety compliance, maintenance operations, and personnel protection programs across military installations and defense activities.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only qualified small businesses may submit offers. To participate, your business must be small under NAICS 444180 at the time of offer submission and represented as such in the System for Award Management (SAM).

NAICS 444180 applies to "Other Building Material Dealers," which includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of building materials, such as plumbing, electrical, and safety equipment, not normally stocked in hardware or home improvement stores. Confirm your business profile in SAM reflects this NAICS code and that your size standard qualification is current.

You must also be registered in SAM with an active status, hold any required federal certifications, and maintain compliance with DLA's supplier qualification requirements for safety equipment.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the product requirements. Fountains, eyewash stations, and face shields for federal use must typically meet specific safety standards—possibly ANSI Z358.1 for emergency eyewash and shower equipment, or military specifications. Review the solicitation for exact technical requirements, testing certifications, and approved manufacturer part numbers.

Verify your supply chain. Can you source compliant products that meet DLA's delivery and packaging requirements? DLA often requires items to be marked with National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and shipped to distribution depots or direct to military customers. Confirm your distributors or manufacturers can support this.

Price competitively for small business set-asides. Total small business set-asides reduce competition to a smaller pool, but DLA maintains strict price reasonableness standards. Research historical prices for similar items in DLA's EMALL or past procurement data. Consider whether you can offer supply chain advantages, faster delivery, or better warranty terms.

Review solicitation terms carefully. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often contain all contractual terms, including inspection requirements, warranty provisions, and clauses like FAR 52.212-4 (Commercial Items). Pay attention to any Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) reporting or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements that may apply.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E627T0404. The notice was posted October 28, 2026, with offers due November 9, 2026. Allow adequate time to review technical specifications, verify your SAM registration, and prepare your quotation or proposal before the deadline. See the solicitation for complete place of performance information, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →