Kosher Sources Sought.docx

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 Meal, Religious, Ready-To-Eat, Kosher Ration. DLA Troop Support continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. The Meal, Religious, Ready-To-Eat, Kosher is utilized to feed those individuals in the Military Service who maintain a strict religious diet. Each meal consists of one Kosher certified entree and religiously certified/acceptable complementary items sufficient to provide the recommended daily nutritional requirements. Each case of Religious Meals contains twelve meals with entrees and component/accessory items. Each meal contains an entree plus a variety of components. In addition, an accessory packet with condiments/seasonings, utensils, flameless ration heater, and napkin is included with the meal. Each menu provides a minimum of 1200 Calories (11-13% protein, not more than 35% fat, and not less than 48% carbohydrate).

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 questions:

1. Company name and Address:

1. Primary point of contact and title:

1. Phone number, e-mail address and fax machine number:

1. DUNS number?

1. CAGE number?

1. Does your company intend on submitting an offer for KOSHER meals?

1. What is the size of your business?

1. Do you consider this a commercial item?

1. DLA intends on issuing a Five-Year contract with ordering periods in lieu options, would you be willing to offer pricing up front for five years (a different prices for all five years)?

1. What is a realistic delivery schedule after receipt of award? Subsequent delivery orders?

1. The packaging requirements in the KOSHER specification have been updated to support a 24 month shelf life