Heater Tray Module Manufacturing

The contract requires the manufacture of specialized heater trays designed for use with UGR-E rations, incorporating coated fiber-based materials along with an integrated activation fluid unit and a seal-in-tray heater system. These components must be engineered to reliably activate and generate heat under field conditions, ensuring proper food warming for military personnel. The production process must meet stringent performance, durability, and safety standards appropriate for deployment in harsh environments, with all units requiring consistent quality control to guarantee operational effectiveness. The work is to be performed at a designated location in Philadelphia, 19111, under a subcontract arrangement administered by the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses required by July 31, 2026. The NAICS code 326199 indicates classification under Other Plastic Product Manufacturing, reflecting the composite and polymer-based nature of the heater trays. The project demands precise manufacturing expertise in material coating, fluid containment, and thermal activation technologies, with the successful bidder expected to deliver fully functional, ready-to-issue heater tray modules without additional field assembly or modification.