UGR-M Dehydrated Items
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 Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0003 for Dehydrated Items for Unitized Group Rations - M (UGR-M). This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for commercial items, with a place of performance in Philadelphia, PA. The solicitation was initially published on April 13, 2026, and has been amended to extend the offer due date.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for the provision of dehydrated items specifically for the UGR-M program. The requirement falls under Product Service Code 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations). The solicitation outlines various clauses and provisions for commercial items, including requirements for whistleblower rights, control of government personnel work product, and limitations on third-party contractor reported cyber incident information.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: SPE3S1-26-R-0003
- Contract Type: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (SF 1449)
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 454390
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
- Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT (Philadelphia, PA local time)
Submission Requirements & Key Provisions
Offerors are required to complete specific blocks (12, 17, 23, 24, and 30) of the Standard Form 1449. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering areas such as Buy American, Free Trade Agreements, representations and certifications (e.g., small business status, veteran-owned, women-owned), and responsibility matters. Bidders should also review the "UGR-M PDF Template" document for potential submission formatting requirements.
Amendments
- Amendment 0001 (posted April 13, 2026) provided a missing portion of the original solicitation due to a system error. Bidders must sign and return one copy.
- Amendment 0002 (posted April 23, 2026) revised the closing date for offers/bids, extending it to May 29, 2026. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.