Heater Trays
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | HeaterTrays26R0009 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jul 16, 2026 09:48 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Jul 31, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Aug 01, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 8970 - COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES
- NAICS Code:
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Place of Performance:
Philadelphia , PA 19111USA
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/
- SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY CHAIN 700 ROBBINS AVENUE
- PHILADELPHIA , PA 19111-5096
- USA
- James Kahn
- james.kahn@dla.mil
- Phone Number 4457373232
- Thomas Haley
- THOMAS.HALEY@DLA.MIL
- Jul 16, 2026 09:48 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)
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