Request for Information-Medical Nutrition Supplement
ID: RFIMNSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

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https://sam.gov/opp/037ad4365eb24d8688d64dbdb79b1da9/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement of Medical Nutrition Supplements (MNS) for military and federally funded customers. The RFI aims to gather market research on suppliers' capabilities to provide medically tailored food components, including protein drinks, soups, desserts, and disposables, which are essential for patients requiring modified diets in Armed Forces medical facilities. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details, relevant experience, capacity for long-term contracts, minimum order quantities, and estimated assembly timelines by March 3, 2025. For inquiries, vendors can contact Nakia Spicer at nakia.spicer@dla.mil or Jasmine Brown at Jasmine.brown@dla.mil.

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    Medical Nutrition Supplement RFI.docx
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by DLA Troop Support regarding the procurement of Medical Nutrition Supplements (MNS) for military and federally funded customers. It outlines that the RFI serves as a market research tool with no commitment from the Government to procure products or compensate respondents. Interested vendors are asked to provide company details, experience in similar projects, capacity to manage long-term contracts, minimum order quantities, and estimated assembly timelines for MNS modules. The MNS is designed to offer medically tailored food components for patients requiring modified diets within Armed Forces medical facilities, and consists of various consumables outlined in Appendix A. The requested components include protein drinks, soups, desserts, and disposables, all to be packaged into a specified shipping format. Vendor responses are due by March 3, 2025, with inquiries directed to designated DLA representatives. The purpose of this RFI emphasizes the Government's intent to gather information about supplier capabilities rather than soliciting immediate proposals or commitments.
    RFI MNS Feb 24.docx
    The DLA Troop Support is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Medical Nutrition Supplement (MNS) intended for military and federally supported clients. This RFI is part of a market research effort, not a solicitation, where the government will not compensate respondents for their input. Vendors are invited to describe their capabilities, including company details, prior experience, contract management capacity, and potential assembly timelines for MNS modules. The MNS is designed to cater to specialized dietary needs in Armed Forces medical facilities, containing various food components packaged into three shipping containers per module. The document delineates a comprehensive list of required components, assembly procedures, and packaging specifications aimed at providing nutrient-rich options in field environments. Responses are due by March 3, 2025, and interested parties must submit their feedback via designated email addresses.
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