Performance Readiness Bar
ID: PerformanceReadinessBarRFIType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/000b2e3062bd4e7fb6243a1ea05085ab/view
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    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 5, 2025, 8:00 AM UTC
Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the Performance Readiness Bar, a fortified snack designed to enhance the nutritional intake of Army personnel in training. This request for information (RFI) aims to identify vendors capable of delivering between 100,000 to 300,000 bars within 60 days to various Army locations, including Ft. Benning, Ft. Jackson, Ft. Leonard-Wood, and Ft. Sill, with three flavors under consideration: Chocolate, Tart Cherry, and Salted Caramel. The Performance Readiness Bar is intended to supplement the diets of recruits by providing essential nutrients, specifically Vitamin D3 and Calcium, to help reduce stress fractures and nutritional deficiencies during rigorous training. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses via email to the primary contacts, Jayson Marbach and Tiendung Nguyen, with the understanding that this RFI does not guarantee future business opportunities and that no proposals are being solicited at this time.

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Jan 21, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information regarding the Performance Readiness Bar, designed to enhance the diet of Army recruits in basic training by providing additional Vitamin D3 and Calcium. This request for information (RFI) targets potential suppliers who can meet delivery requirements to specified Army locations, including Ft. Benning, Ft. Jackson, Ft. Leonard-Wood, and Ft. Sill. Interested vendors must provide information about their company, capability to deliver between 100,000 to 300,000 bars within 60 days, and any constraints related to delivery. Three flavors are currently under consideration: Chocolate, Tart Cherry, and Salted Caramel. The RFI aims to collect market insights; no proposals are solicited, and the government will not pay for the provided information. Vendors are encouraged to submit their responses via email, and proprietary information will be protected if marked appropriately. This RFI serves to inform potential suppliers and does not guarantee future business opportunities.
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