RFP for Purina Military Dog Food - GSA IDIQ Contract
The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service is seeking to procure Purina brand dog food for Military Working Dogs through a Request for Proposal (RFP 47QSSC-25-Q-0022) for a single-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement covers seven specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of Purina Pro Plan dog food products, including Adult Weight Management, Large Breed, and Sport Performance varieties in various sizes ranging from 18 to 50 pounds per bag. Offerors must be authorized Purina resellers, deliver products within 10 days of order receipt, comply with MIL-STD-129R marking standards, and utilize either the OMS Vendor Portal or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for order processing. The contract will be awarded using a lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, with technical criteria including delivery timeframe, OMS/EDI capability, Trade Agreements Act compliance, and Purina reseller authorization. Following multiple amendments extending the deadline, proposals are now due by July 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the government intending to award based on initial quotes without discussions.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract has a maximum ceiling value of $11,694,178 over a five-year performance period, consisting of one base year and four option years, with individual orders capped at $249,999.99 and a minimum contract guarantee of $1,000. The solicitation requires brand-name Purina products specifically, as justified under FAR 6.302-1(c) because Purina Pro Plan is the only dog food approved by the Joint Service Military Working Dog Committee to meet nutritional standards for Military Working Dogs. Estimated quantities range from 2,032 to 6,097 bags per product item across the contract period. Delivery locations include customers within the Continental United States and overseas consolidation points, with the place of performance listed as New York, NY.
47QSSC-25-Q-0022 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
6/16/25, 3:35 PM Sources Sought for Dog Food - GSA IDIQ Contract
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for a potential single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure dog food for the National Stock Number (NSN) Program. The solicitation seeks information from prospective vendors capable of providing dog food that meets specific military working dog nutritional requirements, with key technical evaluation factors including compliance with nutritional characteristics and past performance. Interested contractors must submit the Sources Sought Questionnaire by April 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET through the eBuy system or sam.gov, and must have NAICS Code 459910 (Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers) added to their System for Award Management (SAM) profile to be eligible. The procurement will utilize FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is expected to result in a fixed-price contract with potential economic price adjustments. Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTAs) are permitted, and the government will use the responses to determine an appropriate set-aside for the subsequent Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation does not currently specify a set-aside designation, but the GSA is exploring potential small business or socioeconomic set-aside options based on the responses received. The anticipated annual requirement is approximately 5,000 bags of dog food, with orders to be requisitioned by customer agencies and fulfilled through GSA purchase orders for direct delivery. While no specific contract value is outlined, the procurement will focus on vendors with proven production capacity, worldwide distribution capabilities, and ability to meet MIL STD 129R shipping requirements. The contract will require contractors to acknowledge purchase orders within one business day, provide shipment information, and potentially engage in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions if expecting more than 50 monthly orders. The nutritional requirements are detailed in the attached document, specifying protein and fat content ranges based on different activity levels for military working dogs, with the government emphasizing that this is an information-gathering step and not a formal quote request.
47QSCC-25-Q-0022 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
3/26/25, 11:59 AM Dog Food for GSA BPA Sources Sought
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service is seeking information from prospective vendors interested in providing dog food for the National Stock Number (NSN) Program. This is a request for information (RFI) and sources sought notice, which may result in the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program. The BPA will be a fixed-price contract with consideration for economic price adjustments. Interested contractors are requested to submit a Sources Sought Questionnaire by November 13, 2024, providing details on their product availability, production capacity, delivery timelines, pricing, and ability to comply with shipping requirements. The government will use the responses to determine any set-aside requirements, and the anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) will evaluate technical characteristics and past performance.
This procurement does not currently have a set-aside designation, and all interested firms are invited to respond to the RFI. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311111 - Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing. The government has not identified any potential incumbents or provided budget ranges, but the BPA will be awarded against the successful vendor's existing GSA schedule contract. The estimated quantity and timeline for services were not specified in the pre-solicitation notice.
47QSSC-25-Q-0022 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
10/29/24, 11:37 AM Award Notice for Purina Military Dog Food - GSA IDIQ Contract
The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service awarded contract 47QSSC-26-D-000C to Communication Logic LLC on October 20, 2025, for the provision of military dog food products under a GSA Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract carries an award value of $9,687,208.41, which represents the total potential contract value for Purina military dog food supplies. This civilian agency contract does not utilize any small business set-aside provisions and is available for federal agencies to order from Communication Logic LLC as needed throughout the contract period.
47QSSC-25-Q-0022 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
10/24/25, 12:48 PM