The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Defense Commissary Agency needs a small business to provide maintenance and repair services for food processing equipment at various locations in Texas and New Mexico.
Key Details
The Defense Commissary Agency needs a small business to provide maintenance and repair services for food processing equipment at various locations in Texas and New Mexico. The equipment includes mixer/grinders, meat conveyors, meat saws, ovens, proofers, meat choppers, meat tenderizers, meat slicers, and rotisseries. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, permits, and other items required to maintain the operational functionality of the MFP equipment.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The acquisition will consist of Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs for preventive maintenance and CLINs for unscheduled repairs. The contract will be for a fixed period, but the exact length is not specified.
How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate responses based on the information provided, including the company's qualifications, expertise, and past performance. The evaluation will be used to determine whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.
When and how do you bid?
Responses must be submitted via email to Ms. Tammy (TJ) Mahone at tammy.mahone@deca.mil by 3PM EDT on June 11, 2026. The response shall not exceed 10 pages. A page is defined as one side of an 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper. Late responses will not be accepted.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with commercial food processing equipment maintenance and repair
- Has a proven track record of providing similar services to the government
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- Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information.
- The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: Company Profile, Small Business designation/status, and a summary of your company's expertise in providing the same or similar support.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of your company's expertise in providing commercial food processing equipment maintenance and repair services.