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Dept of Defense contract category

Heater Tray Items

Dept of Defense · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

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Response deadline
Jan 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Posted
Jan 22, 2026
Solicitation
HeaterTray2026
Set-aside
None listed
Place of performance
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contracting office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT · PHILADELPHIA · PA
Source
SAM.gov · updated Jul 5, 2026

Description

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

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Typical award size

$374

Middle of the pack for similar past awards

Most similar awards fall between $117 and $3,460

Lower end$117Typical$374Higher end$3,460
Based on 500+ similar awardsSame industry code (325998)Prime contracts (not umbrella IDVs)

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Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.

Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID cf53131b4d874bdeb84a8c3df1fd3b3f.

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