Food Transporters
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 Food Service Equipment and Field Feeding Office is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential Food Transporters and gather information on related components. This is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. Responses are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The government is seeking feedback from vendors on various aspects to inform future requirements, including:
- Items Required: Material cost drivers, foreign material content, stocking practices, manufacturer production rates, and manufacturing processes.
- Delivery: Ability to deliver to military customers nationwide (direct vendor delivery and stock points), pricing differences by location, acceptance of FOB Destination Basis, acceptable delivery timelines (30 days anticipated), and capacity for surge requirements.
- Pricing: Pricing stability for a potential 5-year contract, willingness to provide year-by-year pricing, and acceptance of Economic Price Adjustments (EPA).
- Quality/Warranty/Returns: Warranty provisions, commercial return practices, adherence to industry standards for quality and safety, and inspection of products for resale.
- Company Description: Business size (large/small), manufacturer status, dealer/distributor relationships, major customers, and current government supply experience.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: January 29, 2026, 20:09 UTC
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA 19111, United States
Evaluation
This notice is for planning purposes only. Information gathered will be used to determine industry capabilities and inform potential future solicitations. The government will not pay for any information submitted.
Additional Notes
Responses should be submitted via email to Madelyn.Kane@dla.mil and Matthew.Conroy@dla.mil. A list of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for relevant items is included in the attached document, subject to change.