FLAMELESS RATION HEATERS (FRH) and UGR-E
ID: SPE300-25-R-0022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/44cff34505e946c9a675027d73fca1c0/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 30, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking sources for a contract to manage the government-owned inventory of Flameless Ration Heaters (FRH) and associated heater modules for military use. The prospective contractor will be responsible for the storage, management, and distribution of approximately 3.9 million FRHs, including the production of 160,000 flat packs that consist of heaters and trays for Unitized Group Ration-Enhanced (UGR-E) menus. These components are critical for the Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) products utilized by military personnel. Interested companies should provide their information, including company name, Cage Code, and contact details, to DLA contract specialist Justin Brown at Justin.Brown@dla.mil or by phone at 215-737-8778. This opportunity serves as a Request for Information (RFI) and is part of a market research initiative, with no formal solicitations issued yet.

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Sources Sought Notice ID SPE300-25-R-0022.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking sources for a contract to manage the government-owned inventory of Flameless Ration Heaters (FRH) for a duration of five years. The prospective contractor will be responsible for the storage, management, and distribution of approximately 4.5 truckloads of FRH as a buffer stock. The contract may also entail relocating inventory from existing sites to the contractor's storage facility if required. Additionally, DLA plans to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order for the manufacturing and management of heater modules used in assembled Unitized Group Ration-Enhanced (UGR-E) flat packs. This request serves as a market research initiative, with no formal solicitations issued yet. Companies interested in participating should provide their information, including the company name, Cage Code, contact point, and email address. Questions can be directed to DLA contract specialist Justin Brown. This initiative highlights the essential role of FRH as a key component in the final Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) product.
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