Performance Bar RFI.docx

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from DLA Troop Support's Operational Rations Program Office seeking vendor input regarding the Performance Readiness Bar, a supplemental nutrition bar providing Vitamin D3 and Calcium for Army recruits during basic training. The bars are currently delivered to four locations: Fort Benning GA, Fort Jackson SC, Fort Leonard-Wood MO, and Fort Sill OK, with potential for additional locations.

The RFI requires vendors to provide company information, points of contact, prior government contracting experience, and ability to meet delivery requirements of 60 calendar days for orders ranging from 100,000 to 300,000+ bars per location. Vendors must indicate interest in producing all three flavors (Chocolate, Tart Cherry, and Salted Caramel, subject to change) and identify any delivery limitations. Technical specifications are available via DLA's website. This market research effort does not constitute a commitment for future business, and responses should be sent to the provided DLA email contacts.

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This is a request for information (RFI). DLA Troop Support's Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your comments regarding the Performance Readiness Bar, which supports Army recruits during basic training by supplementing the trainee’s diet with additional Vitamin D3 and Calcium. Anticipated delivery points are identified as follows:

1. Ft. Benning, GA

2. Ft. Jackson, SC

3. Ft. Leonard-Wood, MO

4. Ft. Sill, OK

These are the current locations currently ordering the Performance Readiness Bar. Locations may be added or removed from this list.

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 RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this RFI 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 RFI is to conduct Market Research.

The current technical specification for the Performance Readiness Bar can be found at https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/frozen/P049-ch02.pdf

Please respond to the following:

1. Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; business size, CAGE Code if applicable).

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

3. Secondary point of contact (if any)

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

5. Can you support the customers listed above? The required delivery date for all orders are 60 calendar days from the receipt of order. Orders may range from 100,000 bars to 300,000 bars or more per location.

6. Are there any location limitations in meeting this delivery schedule?

7. Would your company be interested in all three flavors (Chocolate, Tart Cherry and Salted Caramel)? Note: These flavors are not definite and are subject to change.

Additional Comments/Concerns:

We encourage, appreciate, and would like to thank you in advance for your participation. Please respond via e-mail to jayson.1.marbach@dla.mil or tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil

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