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MRE Beverages -Rations National Contract (RNC)

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SPE3S1-26-R-0007Federal

Response Deadline07/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0007 pertains to the Ration National Contract (RNC) for beverage components used in Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) packages. This solicitation is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, part of the Department of Defense, with the office located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, specifically targeting businesses in the NAICS category 311999, which covers food manufacturing. The proposal submission deadline is July 9, 2026. The solicitation invites small businesses to provide beverage components that meet the standards necessary for military rations. Primary and secondary points of contact are available for inquiries, with emails and phone numbers provided for Russell Manuel and Tiendung Nguyen. The work will be performed in Philadelphia, PA, and additional details and documentation can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov link associated with the opportunity.

General Info

Small business set-aside for beverage components in military MREs, deadline July 9, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(2)

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation SPE3S126R0007

PDF•amendment

Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0007 Sealed Bid IFB

PDF•ifb

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJun 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 9

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support

Contacts2 people available

OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support

Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

Contacts

Russell Manuel

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Tiendung Nguyen

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0007 for Ration National Contract (RNC) beverage components for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). See Attachment.

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