RFI.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI). Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Supply Chain, is interested in your comments regarding full-service Composite Food Packages - Flameless Ration Heater (FRH) and Heater Module, Heater Assembled (URG-E) support to our military customers.

The supplies to be managed / acquired are:

Item NSN Item Name

FRH 8970N00000617 Composite food packages, FRH

UGR-E 8970-017243263 Heater module, heater assembled

There is no solicitation currently available. 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 market survey 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.

Please provide the following company information and answer the questions below

Company Name: _______________________________________

Cage Code: ____________________________________________

Point of Contact: _______________________________________

E-Mail: _______________________________________________

1. Commerciality:

a. Are the items commercial or modified commercial in accordance with the Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 2.101? for example, is the item of a type used by the public; sold or offered for sale to the public? Is the modification of a type available in the commercial marketplace?

Please reference the FAR when answering this question.

b. If the answer to (a) is not, does your firm deal in commercial products that would be comparable to the item(s) required and/or can they be used in lieu of these items? If so, could you provide examples?

2. Items Required:

a. Are the items made of any type of material that is a major cost driver? For example, is the item made of steel, or a petroleum-based product?

b. Do any parts contain foreign material?

c. Does your firm normally stock these items?

1) If yes, how many are on hand at any given time.

2) If not, would your firm be willing to stock these items.

3) If your firm is willing to stock these items, would you need a stocking-up period? If so, how many days would be required to replenish that stock.

d. If you are a manufacturer, what is the production rate for these items? How many items can be produced at a time? If the manufacturing processes a batch process or a continuous process?

3. Delivery:

a. Can you deliver items to military customers throughout the US (direct vendor delivery) as well as to stock points? Are there any pricing differences based on delivery locations? For example, delivery to an east coast location would cost less than delivery to a west coast location due to the bulk nature of the product.

b. Can you deliver items on an FOB Destination Basis?

c. We anticipate the solicitation stating a required delivery date of 70 days. Is this acceptable? If not, please provide the standard delivery time your firm experiences for these items.

d. Can your company accommodate surge requirements? Your company may be required to satisfy requirements for emergency situations (i.e., ramp up to meet early requirements (surge) and/or requirements that may exceed estimated annual quantities).

4. Pricing:

a. Is pricing on these items stable or volatile?

b. The Government intends to enter a 5-year contract. Will your firm be able to provide pricing on each item for each year?

c. If the answer to (b) is no, and your firm can only provide pricing for one year, would you be willing to accept an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), which would allow the Government to adjust the base price each year? The EPA formula is generally tied to the Producer Price index (PPI) and lower the price or increase the price to a maximum of 10% annually.

d. Would there be minimum or maximum order requirements on any item for an individual order?

e. Are there volume discounts for any items?

5. Quality/Warranty/Returns:

a. Do you provide any warranties for any items listed?

b. What is your commercial practice for returns? (damaged items upon delivery, incorrect orders, etc.)?

c. Do you use/have industry standards for product quality and safety? If yes, please list.

d. Do you inspect products for resale at time of receipt?

6. Company Description:

a. Are you a large or small business? (Small business being defined as a firm that employs less than 500 people).

b. Are you a manufacturer? If so, are you willing to deal directly with the Government when providing an offer, or do you deal through dealer/distributors?

c. If you are a dealer/distributor, who are your manufacturer? Are they large or small businesses?

d. Who are your major customers?

e. What items do you currently supply to the Government, if any?

**FRH - is a significant support component to the final MRE product.

**UGR-E – is a flat pack with tray and heaters.