Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)
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- Solicitation number
- SPE3S125R0011
- Agency
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Subsistence
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311422 Specialty Canning
- PSC
- 8970 Composite Food Packages
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence is seeking feedback through this Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the procurement of Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Ration packages. The MCW is a specialized cold weather feeding ration designed not to freeze and includes extra drink mixes to counter dehydration during cold weather operations, with the capability to be issued at three meals per day to constitute a complete cold weather ration. The procurement will be subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, requiring domestic sourcing and compliance with these trade protections. The Pre-Solicitation Notice, posted on December 10, 2025, serves to gauge industry interest and gather feedback on the current industrial base and acquisition approaches, with the formal solicitation (SPE3S125R0011) expected to follow the close of this notice period. The deadline for responding to this Pre-Solicitation Notice is December 26, 2025, allowing interested parties two weeks to submit their feedback and inquiries.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents an unrestricted competitive opportunity. The contract minimum quantity is 30,000 boxes, with an estimated quantity of 150,000 boxes and a maximum potential quantity of 300,000 boxes, indicating a substantial supply requirement. No incumbent contractor information is provided in this Pre-Solicitation Notice. The specific Product Service Code is 8970 (Composite Food Packages), and the National Stock Number is 8970-01-467-1753. Complete specifications for the MCW and its component items are available on the DLA website at the provided link, allowing potential offerors to review technical requirements in advance of formal solicitation release. Interested parties are encouraged to review these specifications and prepare their responses accordingly for the upcoming formal solicitation.
Notice text
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia, Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your feedback regarding the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Ration. DLA Troop Support continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. The Meal, Cold Weather is intended for cold weather feeding as it will not freeze and supplies extra drink mixes for countering dehydration during cold weather activities. It can be issued at three per day for a complete cold weather ration. The entrée included in the MCW is a freeze-dried, vacuum-packed ration.
Contracting Office Address and Zip Code: DLA Troop Support, 700 Robbins St, Philadelphia PA, 19111
Product Service Code: 8970
NSN: 8970-01-467-1753
Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX
The resultant solicitation number is SPE3S125R0011 and will be released following the close of this Pre-Solicitation Notice.
Note: The acqusition for the Meal, Cold Weather will be subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment.
Specfications for the Meal, Cold Weather and its component items can be found at the following web address under
Meal, Cold Weather (SPE3S1-25-R-0011): https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-rations/frozen/
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) | Pre-Solicitation |
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