Commercial Components for Unitized Group Rations

This is a Sources Sought Notice. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia Operational Rations Program . The components are utilized in the UGR Heat and Serve, and UGR Marines (UGR-M) program. 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. Please respond to the following: Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; CAGE Code if applicable). Business size: Large_____ Small______ Number of Employees________ Primary

point of contact’s phone number and email address Secondary