FSE for Fort Campbell, KY

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence is seeking food service equipment for Fort Campbell, Kentucky through a pre-solicitation notice. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive set of food service equipment including work tables, serving counters, ranges, side chairs, and bar stools, with specific installation requirements at the military facility. A mandatory site visit is required to confirm precise measurements, and contractors must be prepared to remove existing equipment and install new items while connecting to existing utilities. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Buy American statutes, and alternates will be considered if they meet form, fit, and function standards. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed equipment list and contact the designated Defense Logistics Agency point of contact before the response deadline of January 26, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, providing opportunities for smaller enterprises to compete for the contract. The equipment list details 15 specific items, including 166 side chairs, 139 bar stools, and various food service machinery such as a manual feed can crusher and a 36" electric range with hot tops. While no specific award value is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the equipment list suggests a significant procurement project. Installation will require factory-trained personnel to ensure warranty coverage, and contractors must manage all aspects of equipment removal, delivery, and installation. The project's complexity and specific requirements indicate a structured procurement process that will likely involve detailed technical evaluations and strict adherence to military specification standards.