Commercial Components
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for its Commercial Components program for Unitized Group Rations (UGR Heat and Serve, and UGR-M). The agency is particularly interested in industry feedback regarding suppliers' ability to meet increased quantity and/or accelerated delivery requirements (surge and sustainment capabilities) for Department of Defense contingencies and emergency peacetime needs. Responses are due by July 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DLA Troop Support Philadelphia is evaluating the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives, and industry interest. The primary goal is to identify potential suppliers capable of providing commercial components for UGR programs, with a focus on their capacity to scale production and delivery rapidly and sustain it during contingencies. An attached document, "List of Items for Sources Sought.docx," details specific food items (e.g., canned goods, dry goods) with National Stock Numbers (NSNs), descriptions, and grading standards that may be required.
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested parties are asked to provide:
- A brief company description (name, address, business type, CAGE Code).
- Business size (Large/Small) and number of employees.
- Primary and secondary points of contact (phone, email).
- Experience acquiring large quantities of commercial items, including altering them for customer needs (e.g., re-palletizing, applying placards, assembling variety packs).
- Indication of interest in supplying the items listed in the attached document.
- Capabilities for storing and delivering the specified products.
- Confirmation if acquiring large quantities of commercial items is part of normal business operations.
- Ability to provide pricing backed by raw manufacturer invoices.
- Any additional comments or concerns.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Agency: DLA Troop Support Philadelphia
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no solicitation is currently available. The Government will not pay for any information received, nor will it compensate respondents for costs incurred. This notification does not constitute a commitment from the Government, and information provided will be used for informational purposes only. Proprietary information will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business.
Response Instructions
Responses should be submitted via email to James.Kahn@dla.mil or Thomas.Haley@dla.mil.