SPE3S1-26-R-0001 PB&J SQUEEZER
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Solicitation (SPE3S1-26-R-0001) for a Long-Term Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price supply contract to provide Peanut Butter and Jelly/Jam Twin Pack items. This opportunity is specifically for the Unitized Group Ration - Heat & Serve Program and Unitized Group Ration M Programs. The acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks to establish an IDIQ contract for the supply of twin-pack peanut butter and jelly/jam products. The items include:
- Line Item 0001: Peanut Butter and Jelly twin pack (1.12 oz PB, 1 oz Jelly), US Grade A or Fancy, perforated twin pack pouches, 12 units per intermediate plastic bag.
- Line Item 0002: Peanut Butter and Jam twin pack (1.12 oz PB, 1 oz Jam), US Grade A or Fancy, perforated twin pack pouches, 12 units per intermediate plastic bag. These products are critical components for military ration programs.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) (30 samples per line item) to specific DLA Troop Support locations for evaluation, which will serve as production standards. Products must have a 36-month shelf-life and comply with DLA Troop Support Form 3556 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. Contractors must ensure products originate from sanitarily approved establishments, implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, submit a Food Defense Plan, and adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR Part 110).
Contract Details
The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order (IDPO) with Firm Fixed Prices, covering three consecutive tiered year delivery periods, each 365 days. The estimated annual quantity is 100,000 BG per line item. The contract includes IQC Quantities of a minimum 30,000 BG, a total of 300,000 BG, and a maximum of 450,000 BG. Pricing must be submitted for all three tier years on an F.O.B. Destination basis, formatted to two decimal places.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Technical factors, primarily the PDMs, will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest overall total evaluated price.
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026.
- PDM Submission Deadline: No later than the Offer Due Date.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Stephen.Covone@dla.mil and Thomas.Haley@dla.mil.
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT.
Eligibility & Amendments
This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 311999 (Jams, Jellies, And Preserves). An amendment (SF30_SPE3S126R00010001.PDF) clarified the closing date to April 30, 2026, removed FAR 52.212-3, and updated several DFARS and FAR clauses to new RFO Deviation versions, including the replacement of clauses 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with 52.240-90. Offerors must complete SF1449 fill-ins, provide CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier, and utilize Electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).