89 -- MEAL, READY TO EAT (MRE) SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Notice Date

November 22, 2000

Contracting Office

Directorate of Subsistence, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Attn: DPSC-HRAA, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

ZIP Code

19111

Response Due

January 18, 2001

Point of Contact

Kevin T. Burke, Contracting Officer (215) 737-7532 or Debbie Beller, Contract Specialist, (215) 737-2967

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer and/or (kburke@dscp.dla.mil or dbeller@dscp.dla.mil)

Description

The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) is the U.S. Warfighter's lightweight, self-contained operational ration, consisting of a full meal packed in a flexible meal bag. Each MRE contains a retort-pouch entree and numerous components, providing 1300 Kilocalories (13% protein, 36% fat, and 51% carbohydrates). An industrial base is maintained to produce the MRE, a warstopper item. The annual peacetime minimum procurement is 2.1 Million cases (12 MREs/case), obtained through numerous contracts totaling approximately $121 Million. The peacetime contracts include required surge option clauses. The current MRE contracts (MRE 20) run through March 2001. The next program year (MRE 21) requires production from April 2001 through January 2002. The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, Supply Chain Management Alternatives (e.g. CFM vs GFM, alternate distribution channels, and make and store options) and industry interest in this program. DSCP seeks industry interest in participating in the MRE acquisition program. Interested parties should forward information that addresses their interest, capabilities, and Best Value acquisition recommendations.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001127/89SOL002.HTM (W-327 SN5072T0)