# Troop Support Subsistence Small Business

/ Published March 12, 2024

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**DLA Troop Support’s (TS) Subsistence** supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. We work with our industry partners around the globe to feed the newest troops in training and seasoned sailors at sea. And we take pride in ensuring our service members have a taste of home for the holidays, no matter where they’re deployed. 

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we also provide fresh fruit and vegetables to children in 47 states through our school lunch program. Subsistence also supports other non-DoD activities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

## What Does DLA Troop Support Subsistence Procure?

### Field Feeding and Food Service Equipment

Full line of equipment for preparing food such as ovens, fryers, beverage dispensers, meat cutting saws, mixers, refrigerators and more. End items and parts for kitchen trailers, food sanitation center, kitchen company level field feeding, modular field kitchen, tray ration heater, and other equipment.

### Garrison and Fleet Feeding

A full menu of food items such as bottled water, bakery and dairy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables for customers in the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS)

### Humanitarian Assistance

Non-perishable items such as bottled water, rice, beans, soup and pasta, and other items such as the Humanitarian Daily Ration and the Humanitarian Pouched Meal

### Operational Rations

Ready-to-eat, individually packed meals to sustain individuals during military operations that preclude organized food service facilities. Unitized group rations that contain complete food and paper and/or plastic components.

### Produce and Market Fresh Items

Fresh produce, fresh milk and dairy products, fresh bread and bakery products, and canned and bottled beverages for CONUS customers

## Where to Find Procurement Opportunities

DLA Troop Support’s C&T supply chain conducts most of its business electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). DIBBS is a web-based bid board that allows suppliers to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs), search and view Request for Proposals (RFPs), and view awards for DLA items of supply. Most DLA Troop Support’s C&T solicitations are posted on the DIBBS bid board at **www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil**.

All procurements opportunities over $25,000 are publicized on the Federal Contract Opportunities website at **SAM.gov.** Search for DLA Troop Support’s C&E opportunities and notices in **SAM.gov.** using the following codes:
      - Site:  Philadelphia, PA,  DODAAC:  SP0300, SPE300, SPE3S1, SPE3SE, SPE1C1 
      - Site:  Kaiserslautern, Germany,  DODAAC:  SPM303, SPE3S3, SPE302, SPE5B1, SPE303
      - Site:  Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,  DODAAC:  SPM302, SPE302

## What Contract Vehicles are used?

### Prime Vendor

      - Garrison Feeding
      - Fleet Feeding

### Long Term

      - Rations
      - Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
      - Bread and Pastries
      - Dairy
      - Soda
      - Food Prep Equipment
      - Field Feeding Equipment

### Traditional 

      - Food Prep Equipment
      - Ration Items

## Major Spend Pattern Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (All Dollars)

**Grand Total DLA Troop Support Subsistence FY23:** $3,030,639,351

### NAICS Code: 311812

      - NAICS Description:  COMMERCIAL BAKERIES
      - Dollars Obligated:  $1,583,548,703

### NAICS Code: 311999

      - NAICS Description:  ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $$525,039,278

### NAICS Code: 311991

      - NAICS Description:  PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $376,807,404

### NAICS Code: 311421

      - NAICS Description:  FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CANNING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $320,697,002

### NAICS Code: 311911

      - NAICS Description:  ROASTED NUTS AND PEANUT BUTTER MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $84,051,450

### NAICS Code: 333241

      - NAICS Description:  FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $62,359,005

### NAICS Code: 311511

      - NAICS Description:  FLUID MILK MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $17,051,068

### NAICS Code: 311422

      - NAICS Description:  SPECIALTY CANNING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $12,908,377

### NAICS Code: 311514

      - NAICS Description:  DRY, CONDENSED, AND EVAPORATED DAIRY PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $9,197,446

### NAICS Code: 311612

      - NAICS Description:  MEAT PROCESSED FROM CARCASSES
      - Dollars Obligated:  $9,106,060

### NAICS Code: 333310

      - NAICS Description:  COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $5,554,015

### NAICS Code: 312111

      - NAICS Description:  SOFT DRINK MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $4,124,178

### NAICS Code: 325998

      - NAICS Description:  ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $2,913,680

### NAICS Code: 326199

      - NAICS Description:  ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $2,899,021

### NAICS Code: 311611

      - NAICS Description:  ANIMAL (EXCEPT POULTRY) SLAUGHTERING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $2,851,393

### NAICS Code: 311920

      - NAICS Description:  COFFEE AND TEA MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $2,244,620

### NAICS Code: 311423

      - NAICS Description:  DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FOOD MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $1,543,431

### NAICS Code: 311830

      - NAICS Description:  TORTILLA MANUFACTURING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $1,337,120

### NAICS Code: 311613

      - NAICS Description:  RENDERING AND MEAT BYPRODUCT PROCESSING
      - Dollars Obligated:  $790,733

### NAICS Code: 311352

      - NAICS Description:  CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING FROM PURCHASED CHOCOLATE
      - Dollars Obligated:  $729,058

Contact Us

### DLA Troop Support Subsistence Small Business Office

Additional information and resources can be found on the DLA Small Business website **www.dla.mil/smallbusiness.**

Toll Free: **800-831-1110

Troop Support Associate Director: **215-737-2321

Subsistence Supply Chain Small Business Professional: **215-737-5911

Email: **DLATroopSupportsbo@dla.mil