Coffee Makers
ID: SPE3SE_Coffee_MakersType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for supplying coffee makers used in dining facilities and other feeding operations. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the industrial base, acquisition methods, and vendor interest, inviting businesses to share their experience in producing and delivering coffee makers, as well as their storage and delivery capabilities. Coffee makers are essential for food service operations, and the DLA is particularly interested in vendors' ability to maintain price validity and any differences in product offerings. Interested parties should respond via email to Griffin Peterson at griffin.peterson@dla.mil or Matthew Conroy at matthew.conroy@dla.mil, with feedback being utilized solely for informational purposes and participation not guaranteeing future business.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is seeking market research input regarding Coffee Makers used in dining facilities and other feeding operations. This Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation for proposals; rather, it aims to evaluate the industrial base, acquisition methods, and vendor interest. Interested vendors are invited to provide information about their business, including experience in producing and delivering coffee makers, and their capability for storage and delivery. The notice lists specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) associated with various coffee maker products that are subject to change, emphasizing the need for vendors to indicate their interest in supplying these items. Additionally, the document inquires about a firm's ability to maintain price validity, storage capabilities, and whether the products differ from their typical offerings. Feedback will be utilized solely for informational purposes, and participation does not guarantee future business with the government. Interested parties should respond via email to designated contacts.
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