Pre-Solicitation Notice - SPE3S1-26-R-0005 - Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly
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- Solicitation number
- SPE3S1-26-R0005
- Agency
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Subsistence
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
- PSC
- 8920 Bakery And Cereal Products
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence is seeking bakery components for inclusion in Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) assemblies under the Rations National Contract (RNC). This pre-solicitation notice indicates that a formal solicitation will be published in the near future for bakery items that serve as critical components in the MRE program. The procurement applies to manufacturers in three relevant NAICS categories: Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Commercial Bakeries (311812), and Tortilla Manufacturing (311830). While specific evaluation criteria and contract requirements are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, vendors should anticipate standard government procurement standards for food safety, quality assurance, and production capacity. The pre-solicitation was posted on January 20, 2026, with an April 15, 2026 deadline, providing interested parties with approximately three months to prepare their responses upon solicitation release.
This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify current contractors or incumbents, nor does it specify an award value or budget range for the contract. Similarly, no information regarding contract quantity, delivery timelines, or specific performance metrics is provided in this preliminary notice. Interested small businesses should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and relevant agency websites for the formal solicitation announcement, which will contain detailed specifications, pricing instructions, and submission requirements. This pre-solicitation represents an early opportunity for qualified bakery manufacturers to position themselves for potential contract participation.
Notice text
Presolicitation notice to industry. Solicitation for Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Components will soon be published. Bakery components are included in the assembly of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). This acquisition is for the bakery components utilized in the MRE program.
Applicable NAICS codes for this acquisition are as follows:
311821 - Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
311812 - Commercial Bakeries
311830 - Tortilla Manufacturing
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPE3S1-26-R-0005 - Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly | Pre-Solicitation |
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