Unitized Group Ration Supplies
ID: SP3300-25-R-0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA DISTRIBUTIONNEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5008, USA

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a159c7227baf4dbc9b189118ac168096/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 23, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Distribution), is issuing a presolicitation notice for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside contract identified as SP3300-25-R-0004, focused on procuring essential packaging supplies for Unitized Group Rations. The contract will require the provision of Single Wall, Weather-Resistant Corrugated Fiberboard Shipping Boxes and related materials, which are critical for supporting the B-Rations and E-Rations mission at DLA Distribution in San Joaquin, California. This single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be fixed-price with a five-year ordering period, adhering to strict compliance with ASTM standards. Interested parties should note that the Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released around April 23, 2025, and are encouraged to monitor sam.gov for updates, as no advance notice of changes will be provided. For further inquiries, contact Tom Semones at thomas.semones@dla.mil or by phone at 717-770-6482.

Point(s) of Contact
Tom Semones
(717) 770-6482
thomas.semones@dla.mil
Files
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Tab C-1 Synopsis.docx
Apr 7, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The DLA Distribution is issuing a Pre-solicitation Notice for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside contract, identified as SP3300-25-R-0004, primarily for B-Rations and E-Rations supplies. This follow-on contract is required for Single Wall, Weather-Resistant Corrugated Fiberboard Shipping Boxes and other related packaging materials needed for the Unitized Group Rations mission at DLA Distribution in San Joaquin, CA. The new contract will be a single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity, fixed-price agreement with a five-year ordering period, which will be solicited under FAR guidelines. The anticipated release date for the Request for Proposal (RFP) is approximately April 23, 2025, with any amendments posted to sam.gov. Offerors must remain vigilant for updates regarding the solicitation, as no advance notice of changes will be provided. This document underscores the federal government's efforts to engage small businesses in providing essential supplies while adhering to strict compliance and quality standards outlined by ASTM specifications.
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