Pre-Solicitation Notice - SPE3S1-26-R-0005 - Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly
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) Bakery Components required for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Assembly. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be published soon. The response date for this presolicitation is April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is specifically for bakery components utilized in the assembly of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) program. The applicable NAICS codes for this requirement include:
- 311821 - Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
- 311812 - Commercial Bakeries
- 311830 - Tortilla Manufacturing
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026, 12:33 PM ET
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, Philadelphia, PA
Evaluation
As this is a presolicitation notice, specific evaluation criteria are not yet detailed but will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice serves to inform industry of the upcoming solicitation for these critical bakery items. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release.
Primary Contact: Melanie Ledoux (melanie.ledoux@DLA.MIL, 4457375763) Secondary Contact: Tiendung Nguyen (tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil, 4457370927)