Ice Storage Chest
ID: SPE3SE_Ice_Storage_ChestType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c13514bc5cb54b789c419539125507c3/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking market feedback for Ice Storage Chests, which are essential for supporting dining facilities and field feeding operations within the Department of Defense. This Sources Sought Notice aims to evaluate the industrial base and identify potential suppliers for future procurement needs, specifically focusing on the capabilities related to the production, storage, and delivery of these items. The DLA is gathering information to assess interest in upcoming solicitations and has provided various National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for reference. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their company details and relevant experience to Griffin Peterson at griffin.peterson@dla.mil or Matthew Conroy at matthew.conroy@dla.mil, with the understanding that this notice is not a solicitation and responses will be used solely for market research purposes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Griffin Peterson
    griffin.peterson@dla.mil
    Matthew Conroy
    (215) 737-9042
    matthew.conroy@dla.mil
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    Sources Sought Ice Storage Chest.docx
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is seeking market feedback regarding Ice Storage Chests, which support dining facilities and field feeding operations. This Sources Sought Notice is part of an effort to evaluate the industrial base and assess potential suppliers for future requirements. It is important to note that this notice is not a solicitation, and the government will not compensate respondents for their input. Respondents are encouraged to provide company details, size, experience in producing Ice Storage Chests, and capabilities related to storage and delivery. The document lists various National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for Ice Storage Chest products that may be of interest to potential suppliers. Company responses will be used solely for market research purposes, and all proprietary information will be protected. The DLA aims to gather relevant feedback while establishing possible interest in upcoming solicitations for these items.
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