73--GRIDDLE ASSEMBLY,FIELD
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking a griddle assembly for field use. This is subsistence-related equipment that supports military feeding operations in deployed or field environments. NAICS code 333241 indicates this falls under "Food Product Machinery Manufacturing"—equipment used to prepare meals at scale, often under challenging conditions where standard kitchen infrastructure isn't available.
Field griddle assemblies are typically portable or modular cooking platforms designed for military field kitchens, disaster relief feeding operations, or similar mobile food service scenarios. DLA Troop Support manages subsistence and food service equipment for the Department of Defense, so this procurement likely supports readiness needs across military branches.
The "73" classification code confirms this is subsistence-related equipment rather than a standard commercial item. See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE3SE27Q0044 |
| NAICS | 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026 |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under SBA size standards for NAICS 333241. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 333241 (typically 1,000 employees for this classification)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have appropriate NAICS code 333241 in your SAM profile
- Be certified as small for this procurement
You do not need to be in a socioeconomically disadvantaged category (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.)—this is a general small business set-aside open to all qualified small businesses.
Manufacturers of commercial food service equipment, particularly those with experience in military or institutional markets, should evaluate whether their products meet any required military specifications. If you're a small business that typically serves commercial restaurants, hotels, or institutional kitchens, this could represent a viable expansion into federal contracting.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements: Griddle assemblies for military field use differ significantly from commercial kitchen equipment. They may need to withstand transport vibration, operate on varied fuel sources, meet specific size/weight constraints for mobility, and comply with military sanitation standards. Download the full solicitation to review specifications against your current product line.
Assess manufacturing and delivery capacity: Determine whether you can produce to-specification equipment within required timeframes. DLA contracts often involve relatively predictable, recurring demand once awarded—understand what surge capacity you may need.
Pricing strategy: Government contracts for manufactured goods often favor factory-to-end-user pricing. Consider your supply chain for specialized components (burners, griddle plates, temperature controls). Review historical pricing for similar DLA subsistence equipment if available in FPDS.
Past performance and experience: If you have prior government contracts for food service equipment, highlight these. For newcomers, emphasize comparable commercial experience and any military or institutional certifications (NSF, UL, etc.).
Compliance fundamentals: Ensure your proposal addresses any required MIL-STD or MILDTL specifications, inspection requirements, and packaging standards (likely MIL-STD-129 or 2073).
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE3SE27Q0044
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 26, 2026—verify whether this is receipt or postmark deadline in the solicitation
- Register or update SAM.gov immediately if not current; processing can take weeks
- Request clarifications early if specifications are unclear—allow time before deadline
- Evaluate teaming if your capabilities are partial; small business set-asides allow subcontracting arrangements per SBA rules
View the official notice on SAM.gov →