Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for bakery components used in the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) program. The procurement involves various bakery items including muffin tops (cinnamon, plant-based, maple whole grain), cookies (oatmeal plain and chocolate chunk), pound cakes (applesauce, marble, vanilla), snack breads (wheat and white wheat), and tortillas (plain, chipotle, whole grain), all requiring a 3-year shelf life. These items are designated as mobilization essential "warstopper" components critical to warfighter missions. The government is specifically evaluating the industrial base's capability to meet both surge and sustainment production requirements during contingencies. Interested vendors must complete a detailed questionnaire covering company information, business size, previous experience, and storage/delivery capabilities, with responses due to melanie.ledoux@dla.mil by October 23, 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified suppliers under NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries). The notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors providing these services, nor does it specify potential award values or budget ranges for the future procurement. No specific quantities of bakery items are mentioned in the market research request, as this is a preliminary information-gathering exercise rather than a formal solicitation. The government emphasizes that this Sources Sought Notice is purely for market research purposes to inform future acquisition strategies and will not result in direct compensation to respondents. The timeline focuses solely on the October 23, 2025 response deadline for the market research questionnaire, with no additional service delivery timelines specified at this stage.