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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on October 8, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly

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SPE3S1-RNCBakeryFederal

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NAICS: 311812
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Fresh, Sliced Bread
Solicitation # 27-426DOC-ILRIV-B-54502
The Illinois River Correctional Center is soliciting bids for a two-year contract to supply fresh, non-frozen, sliced white bread. The contract requires the delivery of 20 oz loaves, packaged 12 per case, with a total estimated volume of 359,840 cases, averaging approximately 3,460 cases per week. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. Destination to the ICI Warehouse in Canton, Illinois, Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm CST. All products must be free of imperfections, mold, and mildew, and must maintain a shelf life of at least seven days upon delivery. Packaging requirements specify that loaves must be individually wrapped and sealed, and cases must be boxed, palletized, wrapped in stretch film, and labeled with ingredients, nutrition information, and use-by dates. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on line-item pricing submitted via the BidBuy portal. Bidders must provide a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure and a Utilization Plan to be considered responsive. Awardees are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, as well as legally required Worker's Compensation. The vendor is responsible for picking up damaged goods and issuing credit memos within 24 hours of notice. Payment is administered through the Illinois River Correctional Center Accounts Payable office, with a requirement that invoices for services through June 30 be submitted by July 31 of that year.
ILRIVERCC426 - Illinois River Correctional Center

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The Rations National Contract (RNC) Bakery Items for MRE Assembly is a sources-sought solicitation issued by DLA Troop Support, an office within the Department of Defense. This contract is focused on the procurement of bakery items used in the preparation of Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) for military rations. The solicitation, identified by number SPE3S1-RNCBakery, was posted on October 8, 2025, and interested parties must submit their responses by October 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM. There is no set-aside designation applied to this opportunity, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract falls under NAICS code 311812, pertaining to commercial bakeries, and performance will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Melanie Ledoux, who can be reached via the provided email and phone number for inquiries. The opportunity is listed on the official federal contract website, where additional details may be accessed. The solicitation aims to identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the bakery component needs for ongoing MRE assembly within the defense supply chain.

General Info

DLA seeks bakery item suppliers for MRE assembly, responses due October 23, 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support

NAICS

311812 - Commercial Bakeries

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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DLA Troop Support Bakery Components Sources Sought Notice 2025

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
Contacts1 person available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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