Tray Rations
The numbers look like this on a T-18kyle wrote:Hi,I've got some T rat's in a cool dark place,can someone tell the date with these, EST 13018 14A 91172 1619 on one end,and <042>-DV on the side, this one is Chili Con Carne with Beans ,net 106oz.What do they sell for?might let some go.thanks
So yours is a metal tray, isn´t it?!
The 3018 is the right numer. Was January 18th, 2003 (or 1993
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I think the "EST 13018" is the USDA ESTablishment identification code for the facility where the product was processed and packaged.
housil wrote:The 3018 is the right numer. Was January 18th, 2003 (or 1993kyle wrote:Hi,I've got some T rat's in a cool dark place,can someone tell the date with these, EST 13018 14A 91172 1619 on one end,and <042>-DV on the side,
But where is the "packing" code? Both others numbers are >X365.MCIera wrote:I think the "EST 13018" is the USDA ESTablishment identification code for the facility where the product was processed and packaged.
housil wrote:The 3018 is the right numer. Was January 18th, 2003 (or 1993kyle wrote:Hi,I've got some T rat's in a cool dark place,can someone tell the date with these, EST 13018 14A 91172 1619 on one end,and <042>-DV on the side,
Maybe the metal tray´s did had a packing code?
Hey C-Rats, while this site was down momentarily, I took a look at the contract pricing that DSCP has for the Wornick UGR-H&S, at http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/rations/pr ... r/Z192.pdf
It looks like many of the meat entrees are priced well below the contract price even when you take into account their .25% net 10 discount. The prices for the dessert and rice are a bit higher than the contract price though. It looks like the contract prices include delivery as does Longlife's prices, so with a bit of careful shopping and comparison, the Longlife prices don't look that bad after all. And the UGR H&S are all more current stuff than the old metal tray packs.
BTW, I did see some of the old tray packs in a surplus store the other day, they all looked like baked goods and/or side dishes, and they wanted about $15 each. But given the amount of rust on the trays, I don't think I would have touched them with the proverbial 10 ft. pole.
It looks like many of the meat entrees are priced well below the contract price even when you take into account their .25% net 10 discount. The prices for the dessert and rice are a bit higher than the contract price though. It looks like the contract prices include delivery as does Longlife's prices, so with a bit of careful shopping and comparison, the Longlife prices don't look that bad after all. And the UGR H&S are all more current stuff than the old metal tray packs.
BTW, I did see some of the old tray packs in a surplus store the other day, they all looked like baked goods and/or side dishes, and they wanted about $15 each. But given the amount of rust on the trays, I don't think I would have touched them with the proverbial 10 ft. pole.
C-rats wrote:You gave me the address to the exact (rip-off) company I didn't want!
I don't know where the date code is, I've never had much interest in those. #10 cans and disposable half size steam table trays work out better for me for that kind of usage. I don't know if the metal trayed versions came in a cardboard sleeve like the current UGR H&S do, but could it be on the cardboard sleeve or on the metal lid?
housil wrote: But where is the "packing" code? Both others numbers are >X365.
Maybe the metal tray´s did had a packing code?
Hey Lifesaver, C-Rats, and Kman
I will drop by the place and check on prices, coding and condition of those tray rats. I remember he has Chili with beans and White rice for sale. Like I mentioned before "not much variety". But he did have a fair price on each. Soon as I gather my information I will post it here.
I will drop by the place and check on prices, coding and condition of those tray rats. I remember he has Chili with beans and White rice for sale. Like I mentioned before "not much variety". But he did have a fair price on each. Soon as I gather my information I will post it here.
