Heater Tray Items
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HeaterTray2026
- Agency
-
Subsistence
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8970 Composite Food Packages
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice regarding Heater Tray Items used in the UGR-E (Unitized Group Rations–Enhanced) program. These flameless heating products are governed by technical specification MIL-DTL-32235B, with variants defined in detail spec sheets MIL-DTL-32235/3A (BIB Egg Module) and MIL-DTL-32235/4 (without BIB Egg). The DLA is seeking feedback from potential suppliers on their capabilities to meet increased quantity requirements and accelerated delivery timelines to support Department of Defense contingencies and emergency peacetime operations. Key qualifications of interest include suppliers' abilities to surge production for early delivery and to sustain elevated production and delivery rates throughout extended contingencies. Responses were due by January 29, 2026, and should have been submitted via email to james.kahn@dla.mil; respondents were asked to provide company information including business classification, CAGE Code, relevant experience with flameless heating products, and storage and delivery capabilities.
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only and does not represent a formal solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. No set-aside designations apply to this opportunity, and the Government will not provide compensation for response submissions or guarantee future business opportunities. The notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements, as the intent is to gather preliminary market intelligence on industrial base capabilities rather than to solicit binding proposals. Proprietary information submitted by respondents will be protected if appropriately marked. Interested vendors should note that participation in this market research inquiry does not establish any contractual relationship or preference for future solicitations related to Heater Tray Items.
Notice text
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 Heater Tray Items. The components are utilized in the UGR-E program.
UGR-E Description: https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-Rations/UGR-E
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 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.
The current technical specification for Heater Tray Items can be found at:
https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-Rations/Military-Details/
Current Military Detail: MIL-DTL-32235B (Detail Spec Sheet MIL-DTL-32235/3A is for BIB Egg Module and Detail Spec Sheet MIL-DTL-32235/4 is without BIB Egg)
Please respond to the following:
- Please provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; CAGE Code if applicable).
2. Business Size: Large ____ Small ____ If small, how many employees? _____________
3. Primary point of contact phone number and/or address
4. Secondary point of contact (if any)
5. Has your company had previous experience producing flameless heating products and/or items related to Heater Trays? If yes, please elaborate on the type of experience and whether it was government and/or commercial
6. What are your capabilities for storing and delivering the above listed items?
Additional Comments/Concerns:
We encourage and appreciate your participation. Please respond via e-mail to james.kahn@dla.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice.docx | DOCX document |
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