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Heater Trays
DEPT OF DEFENSE · Solicitation HeaterTrays26R0009 · No Set aside used · Closed
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Solicitation details
| Solicitation number | HeaterTrays26R0009 |
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| Notice ID | 420d944f733549d3980f9646330d8c2e |
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| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| Sub-tier | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY |
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| Contracting office | DLA TROOP SUPPORT |
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| Product / service code (PSC) | 8970 |
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| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
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| Notice type | Presolicitation |
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| Posted | 16 July 2026 |
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| Response deadline | 31 July 2026 (closed) |
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| Place of performance | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
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Description
DLA Troop Support, Subsistence Directorate, Operational Rations, Group Rations intends to solicit a request for proposal on Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0009. The proposed acquisition shall be full and open competition for Heater Trays. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Depot Tracy, CA. Contract Type: 5-Year Tiered Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity Contract Source Selection Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Pricing Agreement: Firm Fixed-Price with EPA. Inspection at Origin. Acceptance at Destination All responsible parties may submit a proposal. Product Demonstration Models are required. If interested, immediately contact the Contracting Officer listed on this notice. The Heater Trays are used as the main component in the UGR-E. This program is used to feed small groups of warfighters. This program feeds up to 18 warfighters The full nomenclature of the items are: 8970-01-596-4514 HEATER MODULE, HEATER ASSEMBLED, HEATER TRAY, contains 1 each coated fiber-based heating tray; 1 each activation fluid unit, pre-assembled, and 1 each heater, seal-in-tray, (for Unitized Group Ration Express) PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235/4 dated 30 March 2021 w/change 01 dated 31 March 2023. 8970-01-596-4504 HEATER MODULE, BOIL-IN-BAG (BIB) EGG MODULE, contains 1 each of freeze dried/dehydrated egg in food barrier pouch; 1 each potable water pouch; 1 each heater in barrier pouch; 1 each activation fluid pouch; and 1 each serving tray, foodservice overwrapped, and 1 each BIB Egg Module box with BIB Egg Instruction Sheet; (for Unitized Group Ration Express). PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235/3A dated 30 March 2021 w/ change 01 dated 31 March 2023. 8970-01-547-8516 PULL TABS, constructed from low to medium density polyethylene, configured w/four loading stations to support the four tray (polymeric food) one step activation; each station includes large center tooth (through which the activator tabs are assembled) and two smaller teeth (that retain the assembled activator tab) MIL-DTL-32235/4 dated 30 March 2021 w/change 01 dated 31 March 2023, PKG&QAP MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021, MIL-DTL-32235B dated 30 March 2021. The current technical specification for the Heater Trays can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-Rations/Military-Details/
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