Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food
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 Department of the Air Force, 502d Contracting Office has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Military Working Dog (MWD) Food Program - Purina. This requirement is for the purchase of various Purina Pro Plan dog food types, including standard maintenance and veterinary therapeutic diets, to support the DoD MWD program at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX. This will be a full and open competition. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated on or about February 17, 2026, with an award around March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement aims to sustain 750 to 1,000 military working dogs. The requirement includes a wide range of Purina Pro Plan products, such as: PRO PLAN ALL STAGES SPORT PERFORMANCE 30/20 CHICKEN & RICE, PRO PLAN CLASSIC PATE CHICKEN & RICE, PRO PLAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WET DOG FOOD CHICKEN & RICE ENTRÉE IN GRAVY, PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE & FELINE FORMULA, and various other specialized veterinary diets and treats.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period: One (1) 12-month ordering period
- Competition: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS: 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Place of Performance: 341 TRS, JBSA Lackland, TX. Deliveries will be made to 1239 Knight Street Bldg 7487 and Patrol Road Bldg 468, JBSA Lackland – Chapman Training Annex.
Key Requirements & Delivery
- Delivery Timeline: Full orders within seven (7) calendar days; emergency orders within 48 hours.
- Product Age: Food must be within three (3) months of the manufacture date.
- Damaged Goods: Damaged or contaminated items must be replaced at no cost.
- Delivery Hours: On-site between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (CDT) for unloading.
- Base Entry: Contractors must comply with AFFARS Clause 5352.242-9000 and all on-base traffic rules.
- Acceptance: Final acceptance by a government POC after delivery and inspection of each bag/case.
Action Items & Next Steps
This is a pre-solicitation notice; it is not a request for proposal. The RFP is expected around February 17, 2026.
- Capability Statements: Any responsible source may submit a capability statement.
- Submission: Email capability statements to jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil and belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil.
- Response Date for Notice: February 20, 2026. No questions will be addressed at this pre-solicitation stage.