73--Equipment IST - FTRD
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking equipment under its Industrial Supply Team (IST) - Field and Technical Repair Division (FTRD) program. This procurement falls under DLA's broader mission of sourcing and supplying products critical to military operations and readiness.
The NAICS code 333310 corresponds to Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing—a category encompassing a wide range of industrial equipment used across commercial, service, and institutional applications. For DLA Troop Support, this typically means procuring machinery and equipment needed to maintain, repair, and sustain military facilities and operations, though see the solicitation for the specific items and quantities.
As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice serves dual purposes: it announces the government's buying requirement while simultaneously soliciting offers from qualified vendors, streamlining the procurement process.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Directorate |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE3SE27Q0057 |
| NAICS | 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 333310, which typically uses employee-based thresholds (see the solicitation or SBA.gov for the current standard)
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have any required small business certifications current and accurate in your SAM profile
- Possess any relevant DLA or defense-related qualifications, such as DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) registration if applicable
DLA Troop Support contracts often require vendors to demonstrate capabilities in logistics, quality assurance, and timely fulfillment. If you are new to DLA contracting, ensure your SAM registration includes appropriate Product Service Codes and Federal Supply Classification data aligned with industrial equipment.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA industrial equipment solicitations, competitiveness typically hinges on several factors:
Pricing strategy: DLA frequently uses automated procurement systems and evaluates offers on price and price-related factors. Research historical pricing for similar DLA awards using USAspending.gov or GSA Advantage. Account for all costs including packaging, labeling, and potential shipping to various DLA distribution points.
Technical compliance: Submit complete offer documentation. DLA solicitations under IST-FTRD often reference detailed specifications for commercial items. Verify that proposed equipment meets any salient characteristics, performance requirements, or brand-name justification standards cited in the solicitation.
Past performance: If you have prior DLA or federal contract experience, highlight on-time delivery and quality ratings. New entrants should emphasize relevant commercial experience and any applicable ISO certifications or quality management systems.
Small business advantages: Ensure your offer clearly validates small business status. DLA actively tracks small business utilization; any socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) should be noted if applicable, though the base requirement is simply small business status.
Delivery terms: DLA contracts may require deliveries to multiple locations or its distribution centers. Confirm your capacity to meet any stipulated lead times and delivery schedules.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE3SE27Q0057 to obtain complete specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and any applicable clauses or provisions.
Note the deadline: Submit your offer by November 3, 2026. Combined Synopsis/Solicitations move quickly; allow adequate time for SAM system processing and any required oral or written clarifications.
Verify your SAM registration is active and reflects current small business size status before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →