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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Heater Trays

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HeaterTrays26R0009Federal

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DLA Troop Support is seeking proposals for Heater Trays under solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0009, aiming to establish a five-year tiered Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract through full and open competition. The acquisition focuses on three specific heater components used in the Unitized Group Ration Express, which provides meals for up to 18 warfighters. Each item is strictly defined by military specifications including MIL-DTL-32235B and its amendments, covering the main heater tray, boil-in-bag egg module, and pull tabs designed for one-step activation. Proposals must include demonstration models, and pricing will follow a firm fixed-price structure with an economic price adjustment clause. Delivery is required FOB Destination to Depot Tracy, CA, with inspection occurring at origin and final acceptance at destination. The selection method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, and all responsible vendors are encouraged to submit bids. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, and interested parties must contact James Kahn or Thomas Haley at the provided contact information before submitting.

General Info

DLA Troop Support seeks five-year heater tray contract for Unitized Group Ration Express, firm fixed-price, LPTA, due July 31, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → DLA Troop SupportView Agency

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Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

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Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0009 for Heater Trays

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
Contacts2 people available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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James Kahn
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Thomas Haley
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DLA Troop Support, Subsistence Directorate, Operational Rations, Group Rations intends to solicit a request for proposal on Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0009. The proposed acquisition shall be full and open competition for Heater Trays. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Depot Tracy, CA.


Contract Type: 5-Year Tiered Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity Contract


Source Selection Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable


Pricing Agreement: Firm Fixed-Price with EPA.


Inspection at Origin. Acceptance at Destination


All responsible parties may submit a proposal. Product Demonstration Models are required. If interested, immediately contact the Contracting Officer listed on this notice.


The Heater Trays are used as the main component in the UGR-E. This program is used to feed small groups of warfighters. This program feeds up to 18 warfighters



The full nomenclature of the items are:


  1. 8970-01-596-4514 HEATER MODULE, HEATER ASSEMBLED, HEATER TRAY, contains 1 each coated fiber-based heating tray; 1 each activation fluid unit, pre-assembled, and 1 each heater, seal-in-tray, (for Unitized Group Ration Express) PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235/4 dated 30 March 2021 w/change 01 dated 31 March 2023.
  2. 8970-01-596-4504 HEATER MODULE, BOIL-IN-BAG (BIB) EGG MODULE, contains 1 each of freeze dried/dehydrated egg in food barrier pouch; 1 each potable water pouch; 1 each heater in barrier pouch; 1 each activation fluid pouch; and 1 each serving tray, foodservice overwrapped, and 1 each BIB Egg Module box with BIB Egg Instruction Sheet; (for Unitized Group Ration Express). PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235/3A dated 30 March 2021 w/ change 01 dated 31 March 2023.
  3. 8970-01-547-8516 PULL TABS, constructed from low to medium density polyethylene, configured w/four loading stations to support the four tray (polymeric food) one step activation; each station includes large center tooth (through which the activator tabs are assembled) and two smaller teeth (that retain the assembled activator tab) MIL-DTL-32235/4 dated 30 March 2021 w/change 01 dated 31 March 2023, PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021.


The current technical specification for the Heater Trays can be found at:


https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-Rations/Military-Details/

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