MRE Spreads - Rations National Contract (RNC)

SOL #: SPE3S126R0004Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations (8940)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4cfdc3834e8f4b9eab2a18e6ab1971b5/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 21, 2026

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is soliciting proposals for MRE Spreads - Rations National Contract (RNC) components. This Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) aims to procure various food spreads for MRE assemblers. The solicitation is unrestricted to business size. Offers are due July 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity involves the procurement of a wide range of food components, specifically "Rations National Contract (RNC) Spreads components." These include various types of cheese spreads, peanut butters, preserves, jellies, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, and dessert spreads. DLA Troop Support will establish national contracts with component manufacturers, from which MRE assemblers will directly order and pay for the required components. Specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and item descriptions are provided within the solicitation.

Contract Details

Type: Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: Five consecutive tiered delivery periods, each lasting 365 days. The contract period concludes on the 365th day of Tier 5.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted to business size.
F.O.B. Terms: Destination
Economic Price Adjustment (EPA): Applicable to certain components (Cheese Spread, Peanut Butter), with details on factors, indicators, and adjustment periods provided.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile offers are not accepted, and email attachment size limitations apply.
Product Demonstration Models (PDMs): Required for each line item an offeror intends to bid on, with specific submission and evaluation criteria detailed in Section L.
Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Proposals must be technically acceptable and offer the lowest evaluated price.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).