Insulated Food Container – Improved and Insulated Beverage Container - Improved
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
Location
Natick, MA
Massachusetts
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
332439
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG NATICK involves insulated food container – improved and insulated beverage container - improved in Natick, Massachusetts. Responses are due by Mar 27, 2026 (11 days remaining).
Contract Description
SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide information for the next-generation Insulated Food Containers and Insulated Beverage Containers with improved thermal performance, collapsible design for reduced logistics footprint, and optional active thermal management capability. The IFC-i is intended to replace CID A-A-52193G and the IBC-I is intended to replace CID A-A-52190C for military expeditionary feeding operations supporting UGR-H&S ration transport from central preparation to forward feeding sites. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil and james.d.nelson196.civ@army.mil by 27 March 2026, 5 pm...
Timeline
Posted Date
Feb 26, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 27, 2026
11 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Natick, Massachusetts. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Massachusetts
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG NATICK before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 11 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
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