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RFP National Combat Rations Program Long Term Solutions

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Public Works and Government Services Canada, acting on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking proposals under the National Combat Ration Program to procure shelf-stable combat rations for use by the Canadian Armed Forces during training, domestic operations, deployments, and emergency scenarios where fresh food is unavailable. The rations consist of consumable items packaged in overwrap bags and must meet strict technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Requirement. The procurement is structured through two distinct approaches: a Prime Vendor model, where a single contractor manages all components of the supply chain, or a Category by Category model, which entails multiple contracts awarded by ration component with one contractor designated for final assembly. Bidders must submit responses through SAP Ariba, and only registered users can access the full solicitation documents. The opportunity is open to all eligible suppliers with no set-aside designation, and all submissions must arrive by the strict deadline of August 28, 2026, at 19:00 Eastern Time; late proposals will not be accepted. The contracting authority is Jennifer Bennett, who can be reached via email for inquiries regarding the requirement.

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Procurement of shelf stable combat rations for Canadian Armed Forces; proposals due July 22, 2026.

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Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government ServicesView Agency

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

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Canada, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services
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Bennett Jennifer (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-herContracting Authority

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CanadaBuys Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) / Avis de projet de marché (APM) AchatsCanada Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of its client, the Department of National Defence (DND), has a requirement under the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP) to procure shelf stable combat rations in accordance with the Statement of Requirement. This requirement is to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) training, domestic operations, deployed operations, and emergency situations where the provision of fresh rations is not feasible. Combat rations are consumable, shelf stable products consisting of various food and non food items packaged in an overwrap bag. To fulfil this requirement, Canada has issued one Requests for Proposal (RFP) representing two procurement approaches: •a Prime Vendor approach, under which a single contractor would be responsible for managing all components of the requirement; OR •a Category by Category approach, under which multiple contracts would be awarded by component category, including the designation of a contractor responsible for ration assembly. The solicitation documents and attachments can only be accessed and downloaded when logged into your SAP Ariba account.

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