Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Troop Support, has issued solicitation SPE3S125R0011 for the procurement of Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) rations. This unrestricted acquisition involves the assembly and delivery of composite food packages, with a HUBZone price evaluation preference and requirements subject to the Buy American Act. The contract establishes a minimum quantity of 30,000 boxes, an estimated quantity of 150,000 boxes, and a maximum ceiling of 300,000 boxes. Work is classified under NAICS code 311422, Specialty Canning, and PSC 8970, Composite Food Packages.

Performance is managed out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but finished products are to be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the stocking location in Tracy, California. Initial proposals must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the response deadline of March 31, 2026. While electronic offers are the primary method for proposal submission, all physical Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the government by the specified closing date and time.

The solicitation includes nine attachments, such as multiple SF30 amendment forms, a component spreadsheet, and assembly requirements documentation, with the most recent update occurring on March 24, 2026. There is no designated set-aside for this opportunity. Administrative oversight is provided by Darren Gregory of DLA Troop Support.