How to bid on Replacement Dishwasher Acquisition for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The Department of Defense is conducting market research for a commercial dishwasher system at the South Bay Bar & Grill, Building #270, located at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. This effort aims to procure a new commercial dishwasher and related equipment.

The scope of work includes shipping and storing new equipment, uninstalling existing sinks, dish machines, and tables, moving old equipment for disposal, and installing new equipment such as a conveyor dishwasher, disposer, dish tables, and three-compartment sinks. The contractor will also connect and test the new system. This is an opportunity for experienced companies in equipment installation and commercial kitchen outfitting to potentially secure a future contract.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a request for quotes or proposals. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (12:00 PM ET).

At the deadline, the 61st Contracting Flight will review all submitted capabilities statements. The information gathered will help the government determine its acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for experienced companies that specialize in commercial kitchen equipment installation, particularly those with expertise in large-scale dishwashing systems. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310, which covers Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The Product Service Code is 7320, covering Kitchen Equipment and Appliances.

Firms with experience as a prime or subcontractor on similar projects, involving the installation and testing of commercial dishwashers and related kitchen equipment, are encouraged to respond. Companies should be able to demonstrate their technical expertise and capability in this area.

How to respond

To respond, you need to submit a capabilities statement via email. The email addresses for submission are [email protected] and [email protected].

Your capabilities statement must include: your company's experience performing similar work (indicating prime or subcontractor role, project description, customer name, and dollar value), your company's business size (e.g., LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), your CAGE Code, and your NAICS codes. You may also include any questions you have about the acquisition or point out any errors in the provided NAICS or Product Service Codes.

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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your capabilities statement, focus on clearly articulating your company's relevant experience. Provide specific examples of past projects that directly relate to the installation of commercial dishwashers and associated kitchen equipment. Highlight your role in these projects and the successful outcomes.

Ensure all requested administrative information, such as your business size, CAGE code, and NAICS codes, is accurate and up-to-date. Since this is market research, a well-structured and detailed response can help the agency understand your firm's potential and may influence the eventual solicitation's requirements or set-asides. Pay close attention to the draft salient characteristics document mentioned in the full description, as it will provide key specifications for the equipment.