MRE Beverages -Rations National Contract (RNC)

SOL #: SPE3S1-26-R-0007Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Beverages, Nonalcoholic (8960)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jul 9, 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 Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) beverage components under a Rations National Contract (RNC). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks manufacturers for various beverage bases, powders, and non-dairy creamers. Proposals are due July 9, 2026, by 3:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation, SPE3S1-26-R-0007, aims to establish an Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) for MRE beverage components. Key requirements include:

  • Beverage Bases & Powders: A variety of flavors such as Cranberry Grape, Lemonade, Orange, Raspberry, Grape, Electrolyte Orange, Lemon-Lime, Tropical Punch, and caffeinated options.
  • Other Components: Non-dairy creamer and tropical blend fruit and vegetable juice smoothie powder.
  • Product Demonstration Models (PDMs): Required for each line item an offeror intends to bid on and must be submitted prior to the solicitation close.
  • Compliance: Adherence to Federal and State mandatory requirements for preparation, processing, packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution. This includes prohibition of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact substances, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis, Risk-Based Preventive Controls, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Food Defense Plan (FDP), and a Contractor Sanitation Program.
  • Quality Assurance: A Documented Quality Systems Plan (QSP) modeled after ISO/ANSI/ASQ 9001 is required.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC)
  • Duration: Five (5) consecutive tiered delivery periods, each 365 days in length.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside for all line items.
  • Response Due: July 9, 2026, 3:00 PM local time.
  • Published: June 9, 2026.
  • FOB: Destination.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Email attachment size limitations apply (max 5MB per attachment, 10MB per email). Facsimile offers are not accepted.
  • Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
  • Evaluation: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Technical proposals, including PDMs, will be evaluated for acceptability, and business (price) proposals will be assessed for reasonableness and lowest evaluated price.
  • Notes: The Government reserves the right to evaluate offers and make awards without discussions and may utilize Reverse Auction as a pricing technique.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Russell ManuelPRIMARY
Russell.J.Manuel@dla.mil
445-737-8162
Tiendung NguyenSECONDARY
tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil
4457370927

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