MRE Spreads - 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 is soliciting proposals for MRE Spreads - Rations National Contract (RNC) components. This Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) aims to procure various food spreads for MRE assemblers. The solicitation is unrestricted to business size. Offers are due July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of a wide range of food components, specifically "Rations National Contract (RNC) Spreads components." These include various types of cheese spreads, peanut butters, preserves, jellies, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, and dessert spreads. DLA Troop Support will establish national contracts with component manufacturers, from which MRE assemblers will directly order and pay for the required components. Specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and item descriptions are provided within the solicitation.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: Five consecutive tiered delivery periods, each lasting 365 days. The contract period concludes on the 365th day of Tier 5.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted to business size.
- F.O.B. Terms: Destination
- Economic Price Adjustment (EPA): Applicable to certain components (Cheese Spread, Peanut Butter), with details on factors, indicators, and adjustment periods provided.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile offers are not accepted, and email attachment size limitations apply.
- Product Demonstration Models (PDMs): Required for each line item an offeror intends to bid on, with specific submission and evaluation criteria detailed in Section L.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Proposals must be technically acceptable and offer the lowest evaluated price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Key Dates
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
- Offer Due Date: July 2, 2026
Contacts
- Primary: Darren Gregory (darren.gregory@dla.mil, 4457371749)
- Secondary: Tiendung Nguyen (tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil, 4457370927)