ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SPE3S1-26-R-0005 - Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly

DEPT OF DEFENSE SPE3S1-26-R0005
Response Deadline
Jul 2, 2026
43 days left
Days Remaining
43
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency’s DLA Troop Support is soliciting a Small Business Set-Aside contract for bakery components used in Meal, Ready-to-Eat rations for the U.S. Armed Forces. The requirement covers 13 bakery items under an indefinite-quantity contract for the Rations National Contract (RNC), with deliveries structured across five 365-day tiered periods. Offerors must provide product demonstration models and plans covering integrated pest management, food defense, quality system, and surge and sustainment, and the source selection will use a lowest price technically acceptable approach. Work is centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and proposals are due by July 2, 2026, submitted by email to Melanie.ledoux@dla.mil and Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil with attachment size limits of 5MB per file and 10MB per email.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
311812
Commercial Bakeries
PSC Code
8920
BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SF1449_SPE3S126R0005.pdf
PDF966 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
This solicitation, SPE3S1-26-R-0005, issued by DLA Troop Support, is for 13 bakery items used in Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) rations for the US Armed Forces. It's an Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) with five 365-day tiered delivery periods, beginning May 18, 2026, and offers due by July 2, 2026. The acquisition is a Small Business Set Aside, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection. Offerors must submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) and plans for Integrated Pest Management, Food Defense, Quality System, and Surge and Sustainment. Proposals should be emailed to Melanie.ledoux@dla.mil and Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil, with email attachments not exceeding 5MB and individual emails not exceeding 10MB.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 20, 2026
amendedAmendment #1Mar 10, 2026
amendedAmendment #2Mar 24, 2026
amendedAmendment #3Apr 7, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJul 2, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 17, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Point of Contact

Name
Melanie Ledoux

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

Official Sources