MWD Food Program BPA - Purina

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the MWD Food Program - Purina, Brand Name Only. The requirement is for dog food to support the 341st Training Squadron (TRS) at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX. This acquisition is being conducted as a Full and Open Competition.

• Product offerings must meet all salient characteristics described in Attachment 2 - Purina MWD Food BPA - F2MTR15213HG01- SOW - Dog Food BPA.

• Proposals must include a detailed list of product specifications demonstrating compliance with the SOW.

• The Non-Manufacturer Rule will apply.

• Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but quotes must be effective for 60 days after submission.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, 13 March 2026, no later than 1:00 p.m. central daylight time (CDT).

• Questions Due Date: Friday, 6 March 2026, by 10:00 a.m. CDT.

• Submission Method: Email responses to SSgt Jan Aison Bry Tanedo (jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil) and Lance Watters (lance.watters.1@us.af.mil).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be determined by evaluating if quoted requirements meet the technical criteria in the solicited item description. The Government reserves the right to evaluate additional quotes if in its best interest.

• Quotes must be provided for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in Attachment 1 - BPA Price List Sheet Purina to be considered acceptable.

• This acquisition is being solicited as Full and Open Competition.

• Only quotes submitted by vendors holding NAICS Code 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) will be accepted.

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Funds are not currently available for this requirement. No award will be made until funds are available.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Mandatory Registration: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Invoicing: Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the MWD Food Program - Purina, Brand Name Only. The requirement is for the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX. This acquisition is for Full and Open Competition.

• The core requirement is for MWD Food Program BPA - Purina, Brand Name Only.

• Product offerings must meet all salient characteristics described in Attachment 2 - BPA FA301626R0015 - SOW.

• Proposals must include a detailed list of product specifications demonstrating compliance with the SOW.

• The Non-Manufacturer Rule will apply.

• Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but quotes must be effective for 60 days after submission.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Method: Email response to SSgt Jan Aison Bry Tanedo (jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil) and Lance Watters (lance.watters.1@us.af.mil).

• Submission Deadline: No later than 1:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, March 6, 2026.

• Questions Deadline: 10:00 a.m. CDT on Monday, February 27, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting the technical criteria in the solicited item description. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes.

• Quotes must quote all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in Attachment 1 - BPA Price List Sheet Purina; failure to do so will render the quote unacceptable.

• This is a Full and Open Competition.

• Only vendors holding NAICS Code 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees will be accepted.

• Funds are not currently available; no award will be made until funds are available.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Delivery and Acceptance will be at 1239 Knight Street Bldg 7487 JBSA Lackland, TX 78236.

• Mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for award eligibility.

• Invoicing will be through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a price list for various Purina Pro Plan pet food products, intended for use under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Bidders should use this sheet to understand the pricing structure for specific items.

• CLIN: Contract Line Item Number for each product.
• ITEM DESCRIPTION: Detailed description of the pet food product, including brand (Purina Pro Plan), specific formula (e.g., All Stages, Weight Management, Veterinary Diets), flavor, and packaging size (e.g., 50 LB BAG, 12 PER CASE).
• Unit of Issue: Specifies whether the item is sold by the Bag or Case.
• Current Cost per Unit: The established price for each unit of issue.

This price list is crucial for bidders to understand the cost of goods being procured. It details specific product SKUs, descriptions, and their associated unit costs, which will be essential for preparing quotes or proposals that align with the BPA's pricing framework.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide military working dog food to the 341st Training Squadron (TRS).

• General Requirements: Provide dog food upon request. Deliver full orders within seven (7) calendar days of receiving an order. Food age must be within three (3) months of the manufacture date. Partial orders are not accepted.

• Damaged Goods: Any damaged bags or cans must be identified on the invoice/shipping manifest and will be replaced at no additional cost. Shipments with evidence of rodent or pest damage will be rejected and replaced at no cost.

• Emergency Orders: Emergency orders must be delivered within 48 hours of placement.

• General Requirements: Deliveries must be in full. The government will provide the delivery address and quantity. Confirm delivery details with POCs: Mr. Matthew Armijo at (210) 510-8937 or Mr. Angel Perez at (210) 671-5894.

• Delivery Locations:

  • Primary: 341 TRS/DOL, 1239 Knight Street Bldg 7487 JBSA Lackland, TX. 78236
  • Secondary: 341 TRS/DOL, Patrol Road Bldg 468, JBSA Lackland - Chapman Training Annex, TX. 78227

• Base Entry: Contractor must comply with AFFARS Clause 5352.242-9000 and all on-base traffic rules.

• Special Conditions: If two separate deliveries are needed on the same day with one truck, the initial delivery must be on-site between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (CDT). The second delivery may arrive later if coordinated.

• Hours of Operation: Delivery trucks should be on-site between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (CDT) for unloading. Supplemental or emergency deliveries may be permitted on Federal holidays or weekends with Contracting Officer approval. A list of Federal holidays is provided.

Dog food is subject to final acceptance after delivery, overseen by a POC, once pallets are broken down and inspected.

Contractor shall manage government data in accordance with Air Force Records Management policies.

No changes to the scope of work will be enacted without a written modification from the Contracting Officer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the General Provisions for a Decentralized Pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for dog food for the 341 TRS Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. It details the terms and conditions under which orders will be placed and fulfilled.

• Agreement Type: Decentralized Pre-priced BPA for dog food.
• Period of Performance: 1-year from award date.
• Pricing: Requires vendors to furnish firm price list(s), which become part of the agreement. Prices must be as low as or lower than the supplier's most favored customer prices. Calls/Orders are only valid for items on the approved price list.
• Call/Order Limitation: Individual calls/orders cannot exceed $75,000.00.
• Authorized Personnel: A list of authorized individuals and their dollar limitations per call will be provided by the Contracting Officer.
• FOB Point: Destination for routine orders.
• Method of Placing Calls: Generally oral, with informal correspondence also used.
• Delivery Date: To be established with the vendor for each call, unless specified.
• Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with itemized invoices required.
• Preservation, Packaging, and Marking: Standard commercial practices apply, annotated with BPA and call numbers.
• Discontinuation: BPA can be discontinued with 30 days' notice by either party or if no calls are placed for a year.
• Holidays: Lists observed legal holidays.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the operational framework for the BPA. It outlines pricing requirements, order limitations, payment procedures, and other essential terms that will govern the contract. Understanding these provisions is necessary to determine the feasibility and profitability of participating in this opportunity and to prepare an accurate price list.

Amendment / Modification

This document contains two addenda:

• Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items:
  • Paragraphs (a)(6) and (a)(6)(A) have been tailored or added regarding information necessary for evaluation, including identifying exceptions and providing rationale, and submitting pricing data electronically.
  • Paragraph (a)(7) has been modified to specify that quotes shall be submitted via email to jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil, with belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil as a secondary point of contact.
  • Paragraph (b) has been tailored to state that offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.
  • Paragraph (d) has been modified to clarify the government's intent to evaluate quotes without interchanges, but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. It also defines "Interchanges" as written, email, phone call, or oral conversations.
• Addendum to 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions:
  • Paragraph (d) regarding "Changes" has been tailored to state that changes to contract terms and conditions may only be made by written agreement. However, it also specifies circumstances under which the contracting officer may unilaterally modify the contract, including administrative changes, change orders, or changes authorized by other clauses.

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions

• The submission method for quotes has been updated to email.

• The period for acceptance of quotes has been specified as 60 calendar days.

• The government's approach to evaluating quotes and the possibility of interchanges has been clarified.