SPE3S1-26-R-0005 - Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items to be used as components in Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) assembly. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) covering 13 specific bakery items. Offers are due by July 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, SPE3S1-26-R-0005, seeks proposals for 13 distinct bakery items, detailed with National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and full descriptions in Section B, intended for MRE production. Key requirements include the submission of Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) for each line item bid, which will serve as production standards. Offerors must also provide an Integrated Pest Management Plan, Food Defense Plan, Quality System Plan (QSP), and a Surge and Sustainment Plan with their proposals. Compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations, including those for food safety, sanitation, and environmental protection, is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
The resulting contract will be an Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year period of performance, structured into five 365-day tiers. Deliveries will be made via delivery orders on an as-needed basis, F.O.B. Destination. The solicitation specifies guaranteed minimum and maximum quantities, as well as surge quantities, for each item over the 5-year term.
- Contract Type: Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 years (five 365-day tiers)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8920 - Bakery And Cereal Products
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Offers Due: July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest total evaluated price per line item. Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) are a critical component of the technical proposal and must be submitted for evaluation. Offers must be submitted via email to Melanie.ledoux@dla.mil and Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil.
Eligibility & Notes
This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside, and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The Government reserves the right to modify items through bilateral agreement and may utilize Reverse Auction as a pricing technique. Specific instructions for PDM submission to DEVCOM and DLA Troop Support are provided in the solicitation.