The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | SPE30026R0036 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | Dla Troop Support |
| Where | Dallas, Texas |
| Posted | October 28, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311991) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Harry Carpenter · Harry.Carpenter@dla.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The DLA Troop Support intends to solicit a full-line of produce support for DoD (Troop) customers and Non-DoD (USDA School & Indian Tribal Organization) customers located in the Dallas, Texas Zone. This acquisition will be issued on a small business set-aside (100%) basis. A waiver of the Non-Manufacturer rule has not been requested for this acquisition because it is an acquisition for multiple items. In accordance with 13 CFR 121.406(d)(1), if at least 50% of the estimated contract value of an acquisition for multiple items is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns, then a waiver of the Non-Manufacturer rule is not required. As such, for this acquisition, it is expected that items comprising at least 50% of the contract value will be manufactured by small business concerns. The contracting officer must be immediately notified if it appears as though this…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Where to submit. Many Defense Logistics Agency quotes are submitted through DLA's DIBBS system (dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), not by email. The notice says which.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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