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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Philadelphia Operational Rations Program Office is conducting market research to evaluate industry interest and capability in supplying two dehydrated menu items—Alfredo Sauce with Pasta and Chicken, and Stuffing Mix with Chicken Flavor—for use in the Unitized Group Rations Heat and Serve program. This notice seeks input from potential suppliers on their capacity to meet surge and sustainment requirements during Department of Defense contingencies or emergency peacetime operations, including the ability to ramp up production and maintain accelerated delivery timelines. The government is not soliciting proposals or making any commitments; responses are solely for informational purposes to assess the industrial base, supply chain alternatives, and acquisition approaches. Respondents are asked to provide basic company information including name, address, CAGE Code, business size, employee count, and primary and secondary points of contact. Companies must disclose any prior experience producing or packaging similar items, whether for government or commercial markets, and explain whether the materials required differ from their standard production processes. Detailed information on storage and delivery capabilities for these specific dehydrated products is also requested. All submissions must be sent via email by the deadline of July 20, 2026, and proprietary information must be appropriately marked to ensure protection. Participation in this notice does not guarantee future contract opportunities, and no compensation will be provided for costs associated with responding.

General Info

DOD seeks industry capacity for dehydrated meals in ration program, no contract commitment implied.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop SupportView Agency

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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UGR-HS+Sources+Sought+Dehydrated+Items.docx

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
Contacts1 person available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
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Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
Contacts
Nakia Spicer
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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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) Dehydrated Menus. The Dehydrated Menus are utilized in the UGR Heat and Serve program. The Dehydrated Menus will consist of 2 items:


  1. Alfredo Sauce w/Pasta and Chicken
  2. Stuffing Mix w/Chicken Flavor


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 at this time.  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).


  1. Business size :  Large_____  Small______  Number of Employees________


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


  1. Secondary point of contact (if any).


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



  1. Are the materials for Dehydrated Menus different from your normal production?


  1. What are your capabilities for storing and delivering the above listed items?


Additional Comments/Concerns:


We encourage and appreciate your participation.  Please respond via e-mail to nakia.spicer@dla.mil and thomas.haley@dla.mil

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