Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- F2MTR15213HG01
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311111 Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8710 Forage And Feed
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Lackland, Texas 78236, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole-source contract to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food. This special notice, posted on December 1, 2025, indicates the agency's intention to award the contract without competitive bidding. The contracting officer, 502 CONS/PKBA, has determined that Nestle Purina PetCare Company is the sole source capable of meeting the government's requirements. The contract will support the sustainability of military working dogs (MWDs) across the Armed Forces, with an estimated inventory of 750 to 1,000 dogs at any given time. This is a five-year contract with multiple contract line items (CLINs) covering various specialized dog food formulations.
The primary objective of this sole-source award is to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of specialized dog food products that meet the dietary and nutritional standards established by the U.S. Army Veterinary Service and the Director of the MWD Veterinary Service, as mandated by Army Regulation 40-905. Contractors must note that the due date for any comments or protests regarding this notice of intent is December 8, 2025. The contract requires full order fulfillment within seven calendar days of receipt and mandates that all food products must be no more than three months old from their manufacture date, with no partial orders accepted. The contract encompasses nine CLINs featuring various Purina PRO PLAN products, including dry kibble in bags ranging from 25 to 50 pounds and wet food in 5.5 to 13-ounce cans, specifically formulated for general nutrition, weight management, and veterinary therapeutic purposes. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 311111 (Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8710 (Forage and Feed).
Notice text
502 CONS/PKBA intends to make a sole-source award to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food.
The dog food is to be delivered on a recurring basis throughout the length of the contract. Delivery of food must be made in full order of the dog food requested within seven (7) calendar days of receiving an order. The age of the food must be within three (3) months of the manufacture date which is noted on the product itself (printed on the bag/can, respectively); partial orders will not be accepted.
This requirement is for the sustainability of 750 to 1,000 military working dogs (MWD) at any given time. The Government is required to follow all policies stipulated in Army Regulation (AR) 40-905, Veterinary Health Services Chapter 5 para 5-5 of this regulation specifies that the U.S. Army Veterinary Service and the Director, of the MWD Veterinary Service shall determine the standard diet for the MWD Program. Hill's Science Diet has been identified as meeting all the dietary standards required.
This will be a five-year contracts with estimated quantities identified below:
CLIN Description
0001 Part No. 38100-17271 PRO PLAN ALL STAGES SPORT PERFORMANCE 30/20 CHICKEN & RICE, 50 LB BAG
0002 Part No. 38100-02773 PRO PLAN CLASSIC PATE CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0003 ASIN B0D513635B PRO PLAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WET DOG FOOD CHICKEN & RICE ENTRÉE IN GRAVY, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0004 ASIN B071FXDX2C PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE & FELINE FORMULA WET DOG & CAT FOOD, 5.5 OZ. CAN, 24 PER CASE
0005 Part No. 38100-18679 PRO PLAN SPORT ACTIVE 27/17 CHICKEN & RICE, 37.5 LB BAG
0006 Part No. 38100-13250 PRO PLAN ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT LARGE BREED CHICKEN & RICE, 34 LB BAG
0007 Part No. 38100-17618 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS DRM DERMATOLOGIC MANAGEMENT NATURALS W VITAMINS, 25 LB BAG
0008 Part No. 38100-15934 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CAN
0009 Part No. 38100-10238 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS GENTLE SNACKERS HYDROLYZED PLUS LOW FAT DOG TREATS, 8 OZ. POUCH, 3 PER PACK
0010 Part No. 38100-10233 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 25 LB BAG
0011 Part No. 38100-18744 PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG
0012 Part No. 38100-13804 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0013 Part No. 38100-19383 PRO PLAN SPORT HIGH PROTEIN PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0014 Part No. 38100-10265 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 25 LB BAG
0015 Part No. 38100-10250 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS JM JOINT MOBILITY, 25 LB BAG
0016 Part No. 38100-16980 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG
0017 Part No. 38100-17990 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0018 Part No. 38100-17574 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS UR URINARY OX/ST, 25 LB BAG
0019 Part No. 38100-13809 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0020 Part No. 38100-10252 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM SELECT BLEND OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT W CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG
0021 Part No. 38100-10038 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM METABOLIC RESPONSE PLUS JOINT MOBILITY, 24 LB BAG
0022 Part No. 38100-10236 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 25 LB BAG
0023 Part No. 38100-17599 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CASE
0024 Part No. 38100-10273 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE; 16.5 LB BAG
0025 Part No. 38100-19324 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
0026 Part No. 38100-18052 PRO PLAN ADULT LARGE BREED HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG
0027 Part No. 38100-02776 PRO PLAN COMPLETE ESSENTIALS HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE ENTRÉE ADULT WET PATE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested persons may state their interest and capability of responding to this requirement for all/every product noted above. However, this notice of intent is neither a request for competitive quotes nor a solicitation for offers. All quotes/offers for received by the closing date and time of this Notice of Intent will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any interested party shall submit quote/offer to lance.watters.1@us.af.mil AND belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MWD Food Program BPA - Hill's Pet | Solicitation | |
| Military Working Dog (MWD) Food Program - Purina | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Military Working Dog Food Program - Brand Name Purina Pro Plan Dog Food | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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