Sources Sought Nut Mix2024 Market Research.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 Unitized Group Rations (UGR) Fruit and Nut Mix. The Fruit and Nut mix is a component used in Unitized Group Ration-Heat & Serve (UGR-H&S) and Unitized Group Ration - M (formerly known as UGR- B), end-items/modules used by the military services. The shelf life of the required items is a minimum of 36 months at 80°F. The UGR-H&S and UGR-M will be assembled at the Defense Depot in Tracy, CA. The Fruit and Nut Mix is considered a commercial item since similar items are available and sold in the commercial industry that could be modified to meet agency requirements.

DLA Troop Support Philadelphia continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. Of particular interest is a supplier’s ability to meet increased quantity and or accelerated delivery requirements, in support of Department of Defense contingencies and or emergency peacetime requirements. This capability includes both the ability to ramp up to meet early delivery or increased requirements (i.e., Surge), as well as to sustain an increased production and delivery pace throughout the contingency (i.e., Sustainment).

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 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 company had previous experience producing, packaging and/or delivering fruit and nut mix or similar items? If yes, indicate which type of experience and whether government and/or commercial.

6. Are the materials for Fruit and Nut Mix different from your normal production?

7. What are your capabilities for storing and delivering the above listed items?

8. Considering the increase in prices, market volatility, supply chain disruptions are there any concerns that your capabilities for producing, assembling, and shipping the Fruit and Nut mix?

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?

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

Additional Comments/Concerns:

We encourage and appreciate your participation. Please respond via e-mail to david.sharp@dla.mil and dean.schoendorfer@dla.mil mailto:david.sharp@dla.mil mailto:dean.schoendorfer@dla.mil