E-Ration Supplies

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution (DLA Distribution) is seeking to procure E-Ration Supplies, including bags, boxes, liners, and pads for their San Joaquin, CA distribution center. The solicitation (SP3300-25-Q-0028) calls for a comprehensive package of packaging materials required for military rations, with specific technical requirements for each component. Quotes will be evaluated based on three primary factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with the government intending to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the lowest evaluated acceptable quoter. The solicitation requires detailed specifications for packaging, including precise box dimensions, material standards, and specific marking requirements such as warning text for shipping containers. Quotes are due by December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with a delivery schedule initially set at 60 days after receipt of order, though Amendment 0001 has since reduced this to 30 days.

The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 322211 for Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. While the initial solicitation indicated no set-aside, the RFQ document specifies this as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, targeting small business contractors in the packaging manufacturing sector. The place of performance is Tracy, CA, and the procurement includes specific requirements for packaging components like tunnel bags, e-ration boxes, heater module boxes, and fiberboard pads. Vendors must also submit a sample shipping container within 15 calendar days after purchase order receipt, which will be evaluated within 10 days. The government will apply FAR clause 52.209-4 for First Article Approval and includes a Product Verification Testing procurement note. Though specific award values are not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and comprehensive packaging requirements suggest a significant procurement effort for military ration supplies.