ContractSources Sought

MRE Spreads - Rations National Contract (RNC)

DEPT OF DEFENSE SPE3S1-25-SPREADS
Response Deadline
Oct 24, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking feedback through a Sources Sought Notice for the Rations National Contract (RNC) related to spreads, which are essential components for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) programs supporting U.S. Military operations. The agency aims to assess the industrial base's capacity to meet increased delivery requirements for items such as cheeses, peanut butter, jellies, jams, mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce, all of which must have a three-year shelf life. This market research is crucial for ensuring the availability of mobilization-essential items, and while participation does not guarantee future business, it allows suppliers to express their capabilities and interest. Interested vendors should respond via email to Darren Gregory at darren.gregory@dla.mil or Tiendung Nguyen at tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil for further engagement.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
311941
Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
PSC Code
8970
COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sources Sought Spreads.pdf
PDF86 KBOct 10, 2025
AI Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather feedback on the Rations National Contract (RNC) Spreads Components, which are vital for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) programs supporting U.S. Military operations. This market research aims to assess the industrial base's ability to meet increased and accelerated delivery requirements for these mobilization-essential items. The notice is not a solicitation but seeks information on company profiles, business size, points of contact, previous experience with similar components, and interest in supplying specific items like cheeses, peanut butter, jellies, jams, mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce, all requiring a three-year shelf life. Suppliers are also asked about material differences in production and storage/delivery capabilities. Proprietary information will be protected, and participation does not guarantee future business. Interested vendors should respond via email.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 24, 2025
expiryArchive DateNov 8, 2025

Agency Information

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

Point of Contact

Name
Darren Gregory

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

Official Sources