45--HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTR
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 procuring an electric heating element through a combined synopsis/solicitation. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 45, which covers plumbing, heating, and sanitation equipment. Electric heating elements are components used in various heating applications—commonly found in industrial equipment, water heaters, furnaces, dryers, and specialized military systems.
NAICS code 333415 corresponds to "Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing." Firms in this NAICS typically produce heating equipment, parts, and components for commercial, industrial, and institutional use.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support Construction & Equipment |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8E827T0205 |
| NAICS | 333415 |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to certified HUBZone small businesses under FAR 19.13. To compete, your firm must:
- Be certified as a HUBZone small business in the SBA's HUBZone certification system at certification.sba.gov
- Be small under the NAICS 333415 size standard (see the solicitation for the specific employee or receipts threshold)
- Meet any applicable DLA supplier qualification requirements
If your firm is not currently HUBZone-certified, you cannot bid. Joint ventures involving HUBZone partners may be permitted under specific SBA rules; see the solicitation for any joint venture provisions.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA heating element procurements under set-aside programs, focus on these elements:
Product compliance: Verify your heating element meets the military or commercial specification cited in the solicitation. DLA often requires conformance to specific technical standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC or ASTM). Obtain the full specification from the solicitation documents.
Past performance: Highlight deliveries to DLA or other federal customers, particularly for FSC 45 items. Include on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance data if available.
Pricing strategy: DLA uses automated procurement tools and often awards to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Review recent contract award data for similar NSNs in SAM.gov's contract opportunities archive or USASpending.gov to benchmark pricing.
Supplier registration: Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active, your small business representations are current, and your HUBZone status reflects in SAM's exclusions and entity registration sections.
Technical response: Provide complete specification conformance statements. If offering an "equal" product rather than brand-name, see the solicitation for its "brand name or equal" evaluation approach and required justification.
Delivery: DLA typically requires delivery to a specified DLA Distribution facility. The solicitation should state required delivery schedule and any expedited requirements.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E827T0205
- Review technical specifications, quantity, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria—these details are not available in the notice metadata
- Confirm your HUBZone certification status in SBA systems before preparing your offer
- Submit your bid by October 26, 2026
The solicitation documents will contain binding requirements. Do not rely on this summary for proposal preparation; verify all details in the official SAM.gov posting.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →