73--OVEN,ROASTING AND HOLD
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking to acquire equipment classified under Federal Supply Classification 73—specifically ovens designed for roasting and holding. DLA Troop Support manages procurement of food service equipment and subsistence-related items to support military operations worldwide. Roasting and holding ovens are commercial kitchen appliances used to prepare and maintain food at safe serving temperatures, essential for military dining facilities, field kitchens, and deployed food service operations.
These ovens typically combine cooking functionality with holding capabilities, allowing food service personnel to roast meats and other items then transition directly to hot-holding without transferring equipment. For military applications, this equipment must often meet durability standards for high-volume use and may need to comply with specific sanitation or interoperability requirements for defense food service operations.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE3SE27Q0039 |
| NAICS | 333241 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 22, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 333241—Food Product Machinery Manufacturing. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code—currently 500 employees—and you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with this NAICS code listed in your profile.
Manufacturers of commercial food service equipment, including roasting ovens, holding cabinets, and combination oven-holding units, are the most likely qualifiers. If you are a small business that produces such equipment under your own brand or as a contract manufacturer, you may be eligible. Distributors may bid only if they meet the manufacturing criteria or the solicitation explicitly allows non-manufacturer exceptions—see the solicitation for any such provisions.
Given DLA's global mission, prior experience with government contracting or defense procurement is advantageous but not necessarily required for small business set-asides.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your SAM registration and NAICS alignment. Confirm that 333241 is active in your SAM profile and that your size certification is current. Update any expiring registrations immediately—DLA cannot award to businesses with lapsed SAM status.
Understand the product specifications. FSC 73 covers a wide range of food service equipment. Request the full specification from the solicitation to determine exact technical requirements: capacity (pans or pounds), energy source (electric or gas), dimensions, voltage, and any military-unique features such as NSF certification, UL listing, or compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria.
Research DLA's pricing mechanisms. DLA Troop Support frequently uses long-term contracts for food service equipment. Determine whether this solicitation is for a single delivery, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, or blanket purchase agreement. Your pricing strategy should account for potential follow-on ordering.
Consider small business advantages. As a total small business set-aside, you compete only against other qualified small businesses—not large manufacturers. Emphasize any small business certifications (Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a)) if applicable, as these may provide additional consideration in source selection or teaming arrangements.
Address logistics and delivery. DLA Troop Support supplies global military installations. Be prepared to detail your capacity for defense-appropriate packaging, marking, and delivery to DLA distribution points or direct to military customers.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE3SE27Q0039. The notice was posted October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 22, 2026—allowing limited preparation time, so immediate review is essential. Download all attached specifications, evaluation criteria, and provision/clause checklists. Submit questions through SAM.gov's messaging function if any requirements are unclear, allowing time for agency response before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →