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Tailored Operation Training Meal (TOTM)   3

ID: 8970 • Type: Solicitation

Description

The Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM) is a totally self-contained packet consisting of a meal packed in a flexible meal bag that is lightweight and fits easily into military field clothing pockets. The contents of one TOTM meal bag provide a minimum of 950 calories. Except for the beverages, the entire meal is ready to eat. While the entr e may be eaten cold when operationally necessary, it can also be heated in a variety of ways including; immersion in hot water while still sealed in its individual entr e package.

Solicitation SPE3S124R0007 is being resolicited under SPE3S124R0014.

Background
The Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM) is a self-contained meal packet designed for military personnel, allowing for easy transport in field clothing.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing this solicitation to provide meals that meet operational training needs while ensuring budgetary compliance. The goal of the contract is to supply a ready-to-eat meal option that can be utilized in various training scenarios, promoting the 'train as you fight' philosophy.

Work Details
The contract involves the supply of Tailored Operational Training Meals (TOTM) with the following specifications:
- NSNs: 8970-01-628-7262 and 8970-01-628-7264
- Estimated Yearly Quantity: 30,000 cases for each NSN.
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 20,000 cases; Maximum Quantity: 200,000 cases for each NSN.
- Each meal bag must contain a minimum of 950 calories, with an average of 1000 - 1200 calories per case.
- Each case contains twelve different meals, including an entrée, beverage base, flameless ration heater, accessory packet, and assorted components such as wet pack fruit and candy.
- The shelf life must be at least 18 months at 80°F upon delivery.
- Delivery terms are FOB Destination with customer direct delivery. Inspection responsibilities lie with the contractor but USDA inspection may be invoked.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to locations specified by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, PA.

Overview

Response Deadline
Oct. 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT (original: Oct. 8, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Sept. 20, 2024, 9:54 a.m. EDT (updated: Oct. 9, 2024, 9:42 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19111 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1400 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 9/20/24 DLA Troop Support - Subsistence issued Solicitation 8970 for Tailored Operation Training Meal (TOTM) due 10/24/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 311422 and PSC 8970.
Primary Contact
Name
Michael Olsakowski   Profile
Phone
(215) 737-7127

Secondary Contact

Name
Tiendung Nguyen   Profile
Phone
(215) 737-3625

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) > TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE > DLA TROOP SUPPORT
FPDS Organization Code
97AS-SPE3S1
Source Organization Code
500045800
Last Updated
Nov. 9, 2024
Last Updated By
michael.olsakowski@dla.mil
Archive Date
Nov. 8, 2024