DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA Office of Small Business Programs, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1127, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 

(571) 767-0192 DLAHQSmallBusiness@dla.mil Version 3/12/2024

SUBSISTENCE

SMALL BUSINESS 

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 Subsistence 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 TS Subsistence 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 Subsistence opportunities and notices in SAM.gov using the following codes: 

Site Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SP0300 SPE300 SPE3S1 SPE3SE SPE1C1

SPE3SU SPM300 SPM3S1 SPM3SE

 Kaiserslautern, Germany SPM303 SPE3S3 SPE302 SPE5B1 SPE303

 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii SPM302 SPE302
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA Office of Small Business Programs, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1127, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 

(571) 767-0192 DLAHQSmallBusiness@dla.mil Version 3/12/2024

SUBSISTENCE

SMALL BUSINESS 

WHAT CONTRACT VEHICLES ARE USED?

MAJOR SPEND PATTERN FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 (All Dollars) Source: SAM.gov

DLA TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE CONTACT INFO

Email: DLATroopSupportsbo@dla.mil

Toll Free: 800-831-1110

Troop Support Associate Director: 215-737-2321 

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

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Additional information and resources can be found on the DLA Small Business website 

www.dla.mil/smallbusiness

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

NAICS 

Code NAICS Description Dollars 

Obligated

$3,030,639,351

311812 COMMERCIAL BAKERIES $1,583,548,703

311999 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING $525,039,278

311991 PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING $376,807,404

311421 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CANNING $320,697,002

311911 ROASTED NUTS AND PEANUT BUTTER MANUFACTURING $84,051,450

333241 FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING $62,359,005

311511 FLUID MILK MANUFACTURING $17,051,068

311422 SPECIALTY CANNING $12,908,377

311514 DRY, CONDENSED, AND EVAPORATED DAIRY PRODUCT MANUFACTURING $9,197,446

311612 MEAT PROCESSED FROM CARCASSES $9,106,060

333310 COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING $5,554,015

312111 SOFT DRINK MANUFACTURING $4,124,178

325998 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING $2,913,680

326199 ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING $2,899,021

311611 ANIMAL (EXCEPT POULTRY) SLAUGHTERING $2,851,393

311920 COFFEE AND TEA MANUFACTURING $2,244,620

311423 DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FOOD MANUFACTURING $1,543,431

311830 TORTILLA MANUFACTURING $1,337,120

311613 RENDERING AND MEAT BYPRODUCT PROCESSING $790,733

311352 CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING FROM PURCHASED CHOCOLATE $729,058

 Grand Total DLA Troop Support Subsistence FY23