MRE Beverages -Rations National Contract (RNC)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Rations National Contract (RNC), specifically for MRE Beverages Components. This upcoming solicitation will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to acquire non-alcoholic beverage components essential for the Meal, Ready to Eat (MRE) program. Industry is advised that the full solicitation will be published soon.
Scope of Work
This acquisition focuses on the procurement of non-alcoholic beverage components that are integrated into the assembly of the Meal, Ready to Eat (MRE) rations. The requirement is for the Rations National Contract (RNC) program.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic)
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Response Date (for this Presolicitation): May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 21, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
Agency & Contacts
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Tier: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA TROOP SUPPORT
- Primary Contact: Russell Manuel (Russell.J.Manuel@dla.mil, 445-737-8162)
- Secondary Contact: Tiendung Nguyen (tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil, 4457370927)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an industry alert that a formal solicitation for MRE Beverages components under the RNC will be released in the near future. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation.