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44--COOLER,FLUID,INDUSTRIA

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking a supplier for industrial fluid coolers under Classification Code 44 (Cooler, Fluid, Industria). This is a procurement for equipment commonly used in military and industrial applications to regulate temperatures in mechanical systems, engines, hydraulic systems, and other heat-generating equipment. Industrial fluid coolers typically include radiators, heat exchangers, oil coolers, and similar temperature-control devices that maintain operational efficiency and prevent overheating.

As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the actual solicitation document, meaning offerors can respond directly to this posting without waiting for a separate solicitation release.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses certified in NAICS 332410, which covers power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code—currently 500 employees—and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business.

Eligible bidders should have relevant experience manufacturing or supplying industrial cooling equipment, particularly items meeting military specifications or commercial equivalents suitable for defense applications. DLA Troop Support typically procures items for stocking in its supply system, so bidders should be prepared to meet ongoing demand rather than fulfilling a single one-time order.

If you are a small business in an adjacent NAICS code or currently undergoing recertification, verify your eligibility before expending bid effort.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical compliance: Industrial fluid coolers for DLA often require adherence to military or federal specifications. Examine the solicitation carefully for required specifications, testing standards, and acceptance criteria. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements.

Pricing strategy: DLA routinely uses automated tools to evaluate pricing against historical data and commercial sources. Research the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and Historical Pricing database for identical or similar National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to benchmark your offer. Ensure your pricing accounts for fluctuating aluminum, copper, or steel costs common in heat exchanger manufacturing.

Past performance: If you have prior DLA or defense contracts, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates. First-time bidders should emphasize comparable commercial experience and any existing manufacturing certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

Small business advantages: As a total small business set-aside, you compete only against other qualified small businesses—not large defense contractors. Ensure your SAM registration actively reflects small business status and any applicable socioeconomic certifications.

Packaging and marking: DLA has specific requirements for military packaging. Noncompliant packaging is a common reason for rejection.

Next steps

Download and review the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E827T0161. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will contain detailed specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and clause provisions not available in this summary metadata.

Critical deadline: Responses are due October 26, 2026. Allow time for any SAM registration updates, technical questions to the contracting officer, and internal proposal review. Submit your offer through the designated electronic system specified in the solicitation, typically DIBBS for DLA equipment procurements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →