Sources Sought Halal.pdf

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, Halal 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, Halal is intended to feed those individuals in the Military Services who maintain a strict religious diet. Each meal consists of one halal certified entrée and corresponding religiously certified complementary items. Each case of Halal rations contains twelve different meals, six meat entrees and six vegetarian entrees, and component/accessory items all of which shall be Halal certified. Each meal will provide a minimum of 1,200 calories. The minimum shelf life of the meal, including the shelf life of all components of the meal, shall be twenty-four months at 80°F from the date of pack.

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:

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 government contracts(s)

6. Are the materials for Meal, Religious, Ready-To-Eat, Halal different from your normal production?

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

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

9. The packaging requirement in the Halal specification is to support a 24-month shelf life.

Would you be able to meet this requirement?

10. Considering the increase in prices, market volatility, supply chain disruptions are there any concerns that your capabilities for producing, assembling, and shipping the Halal Ration?

How has your business been affected over the last couple years and what factors will affect this Halal procurement?

Additional Comments/Concerns:

We encourage and appreciate your participation. Please respond via e-mail to Darren.Gregory@dla.mil and Matthew.Conroy@dla.mil.

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