MORE Performance Pack Mkt Survey_fillable.pdf

Modular Operational Ration Enhancement-Performance Pack

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia, Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your feedback regarding the Modular Operational Ration Enhancement- Performance Pack (MORE-Performance Pack). The purpose of this ration is to provide an enhancement to individual rations (Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), Close Combat Assault Ration (CCAR) and Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)). The MORE Performance Pack is a totally self-contained food packet that contains commercial components and is designed to meet the unique nutritional needs and food preferences of the Special Operational Forces (SOF) community as well as other service members conducting highly strenuous missions. The contents of one pack contains approximately 1400 calories. The shelf life is 18 months at 80°F.

The MORE Performance Pack is a totally self-contained packet consisting of a meal packed in a flexible meal bag that is lightweight and fits easily into military field clothing pockets. The MORE Performance Pack employs commercial packaging to reduce costs. There are 3 different packs, 8 of each pack 24 total per box. Unit of issue is Case (CS). The net weight of the case is approximately 18 pounds.

Pack One will contain:

Sport Beans Assorted Flavors, Caffeinated Energy Chews, Salted Peanuts, Salted Electrolyte Drink Mix Jerky

Pack Two will contain:

Endurance Fuel Beef, Sea Salt and Pepper Bar Energy Chews, Caffeinated Electrolyte Drink Mix Energy Chews

Pack Three will contain:

Peanuts, Salted Energy Bar Endurance Fuel Electrolyte Drink Mix Energy Gel

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 Market Survey 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).

2) Business Size: Large_____ Small______ Number of Employees:_____

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

4) Secondary point of contact (if any).

5) Has your organization previously performed on any Government contract(s)?

6) Are the materials for MORE-Performance Pack different from your normal production?

7) What are your capabilities for storing and delivering the MORE-Performance Pack?

8) Considering the increase in prices, market volatility, supply chain disruptions are there any concerns that your capabilities for producing, assembling, and shipping the MORE- Performance Pack? How has your business been affected over the last couple years and what factors will affect this procurement?

9) Can you provide us with the minimum quantity per order?

Yes No

10) What do you think your product lead-time would be?

11) Additional Comments/Concerns:

We encourage and appreciate your participation. Please respond via e-mail to David.Sharp@dla.mil and Tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil.