Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix (for Unitized Group Ration Heat & Serve and M Programs)

This is a Sources Sought Notice. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your feedback regarding the Unitized Group Rations (UGR) Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix. The Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix is utilized in the UGR Heat and Serve and UGR-M programs. The Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix will consist of 1 item:

1. NSN: 8910-01-738-3699; EGG MIX, WHOLE

DLA Troop Support Philadelphia continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. Of particular interest is a supplier’s ability to meet increased quantity and or accelerated delivery requirements, in support of Department of Defense contingencies and or emergency peacetime requirements. This capability includes both the ability to ramp up to meet early delivery or increased requirements (i.e., Surge), as well as to sustain an increased production and delivery pace throughout the contingency (i.e., Sustainment).

This is not a solicitation for proposals, and there is no solicitation available currently. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notification, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This notification does not constitute a commitment from the Government, and any information provided in response to this notification will be used for informational purposes only. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation is not a promise for future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct Market Research.

Please respond to the following:

1. Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; CAGE Code if applicable).

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2. Business size (NAICS code: 311999):

Small______ Large_____ Number of Employees________

3. Primary point of contact’s phone number and email address:

Phone Number: ______________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________

4. Secondary point of contact (if any).

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5. Has your company had previous experience producing, packaging, or similar items? If yes, indicate which type of experience and whether government and/or commercial.

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6. Do the materials for Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix differ from the materials utilized in your firm’s day-to-day operations? The Performance-Based Contract Requirement (PCR) for the Boil-in-Bag Whole Egg Mix is listed under PCR-E-020, which can be viewed at https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/pcrs/ugr/ugrpt14/E020.pdf.

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7. What are your capabilities for storing and delivering the aforementioned item?

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8. Would your firm be interested in a 5-year, firm-fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment Contract?

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9. Given the details provided, would your firm be interested in submitting a competitive proposal for the aforementioned item? __________________________________________________________________________

10. Additional Comments/Concerns:

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We encourage, appreciate, and would like to thank you in advance for your participation.  Please respond via e-mail to Stephen.Covone@dla.mil or Thomas.Haley@dla.mil.