SPE300-26-R-X016 - Fresh Bread & Bakery Products for DoW Troop Customers in the Alabama Zone
Overview
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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 issuing a Presolicitation (SPE300-26-R-X016) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products for Department of War (DoW) customers in the Alabama Zone, specifically Ft Rucker, AL. This effort will result in a firm-fixed price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued in May 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful offeror(s) will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, storing, and delivering a variety of fresh bread and bakery items to DLA Troop Support customers. Key requirements include maintaining acceptable fill rates, customer service levels, and product quality. Offerors must be current and functioning commercial distributors of bread and bakery items, not third-party logistics (3PL) companies. Proof of this status, such as third-party warehouse audit reports (e.g., AIB certification, sanitation inspections) with passing scores, will be required.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Period of Performance: June 14, 2026, to June 9, 2029.
- Tier 1: June 14, 2026 – June 10, 2028
- Tier 2: June 11, 2028 – June 9, 2029
- Place of Performance: Ft Rucker, AL
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: May 2026
Eligibility & Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method.
- Technical Acceptability: Offerors must take no exceptions to terms, comply with all submission requirements, and demonstrate possession of necessary facilities, equipment, technical skills, and capacity. The required audit reports will be used to determine if an offeror meets the technical requirement of being a current and functioning commercial distributor.
- Pricing: Pricing is required for all items and tiers. An aggregate price analysis will be performed, and award will go to the offeror with the lowest Evaluated Aggregate Price. Individual line-item prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Submission & Contacts
The solicitation will be available on DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and SAM.gov. Prospective offerors may request a copy by emailing Ronald Booth (ronald.booth@dla.mil) or Amy N. Paradis (amy.paradis@dla.mil).
Response Date: April 30, 2026 (This date is likely for feedback or questions related to this presolicitation before the formal solicitation release). Published Date: April 16, 2026