Snacks (UGR H&S)

The solicitation seeks suppliers for snack items to be delivered as Unitized Group Rations (UGR H&S), including shelled roasted cashews, chocolate chip toaster pastries, and teriyaki beef snacks, all compliant with USDA, FDA, and DLA Troop Support specifications. The contract operates under a Fixed-Price structure with a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced offeror whose product demonstration models meet the minimum technical threshold of a 6 on a 9-point quality scale for appearance, odor, flavor, and texture. All items must be packaged according to MIL-STD-129 and DLA Form 3556, with labeling that includes NSN, lot number, date of pack, contract number, and other mandatory information; fragile items must be properly cushioned, and packaging must ensure integrity for at least one year under favorable conditions. Wood packaging must conform to ISPM-15 standards, and all shipments must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Defense Depot Tracy, California, with origin inspections conducted by the contractor at their plant using USDA/USDC resources, while the government performs final acceptance at the destination. The contract is managed by DLA Troop Support out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with deliveries authorized over three consecutive 365-day tiers under the Ordering clause, each delivery order requiring fulfillment within 90 days. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with active UEI and CAGE codes. Additional mandatory submissions include a Food Defense Plan, Integrated Pest Management Plan, and for large businesses, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with minimum goals of 32% total small business participation, including specific targets for SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Contractual requirements incorporate numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to ethics, cybersecurity (including DFARS 252.204-7012), Buy American, Tax on Foreign Procurements, Whistleblower Rights, and Reporting of Executive Compensation and Subcontract Awards. The solicitation explicitly excludes options and imposes stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including restrictions on counterfeit or prohibited telecommunications equipment, mandatory disclosure of subcontractor awards and executive compensation, and adherence to defense priorities under DPAS. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026, to designated DLA