Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) SPE3S125R0011
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AI-generated · Dec 11, 2025Industry feedback is being sought on the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) ration. MCW is intended for cold-weather feeding, will not freeze, and includes extra drink mixes to counter dehydration during cold-weather activities. A complete cold-weather ration provides three meals per day, with a freeze-dried, vacuum-packed entrée. The contract will cover a minimum quantity of 30,000 boxes, with an estimated quantity of 150,000 boxes and a maximum of 300,000 boxes; final solicitation will be issued under SPE3S125R0011 after this pre-solicitation period.
The government is evaluating the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management options, and overall industry interest. The acquisition will be subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Specifications for the MCW and its components are available online at the provided URL under Meal, Cold Weather (SPE3S1-25-R-0011).
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia, Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your feedback regarding the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Ration. DLA Troop Support continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. The Meal, Cold Weather is intended for cold weather feeding as it will not freeze and supplies extra drink mixes for countering dehydration during cold weather activities. It can be issued at three per day for a complete cold weather ration. The entre included in the MCW is a freeze-dried, vacuum-packed ration. Contracting Office Address and Zip Code: DLA Troop Support, 700 Robbins St, Philadelphia PA, 19111 Product Service Code: 8970 NSN: 8970-01-467-1753 Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX The resultant solicitation number is SPE3S125R0011 and will be released following the close of this Pre-Solicitation Notice. Note: The acqusition for the Meal, Cold Weather will be subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Specfications for the Meal, Cold Weather and its component items can be found at the following web address under Meal, Cold Weather (SPE3S1-25-R-0011): https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Operational-rations/frozen/
From Presolicitation posted on Dec 10, 2025Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX. E-mail offers are acceptable, and the only form of transmission, for submission of initial proposals except for the initial Product Demonstration Models. E-mail offers should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Darren Gregory (Darren.Gregory@dla.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Tiendung Nguyen (Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil). Although e-mail offers are acceptable, all Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the location identified above and in Section L by the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Meal, Cold Weather is F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries are to Tracy, California where this ration is stocked. Note: This acquisition is Unrestricted as to business size with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Note: This Acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and related contract clauses/regulations.
From Solicitation posted on Jan 22, 2026Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX. E-mail offers are acceptable, and the only form of transmission, for submission of initial proposals except for the initial Product Demonstration Models. E-mail offers should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Darren Gregory (Darren.Gregory@dla.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Tiendung Nguyen (Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil). Although e-mail offers are acceptable, all Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the location identified above and in Section L by the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Meal, Cold Weather is F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries are to Tracy, California where this ration is stocked. Note: This acquisition is Unrestricted as to business size with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Note: This Acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and related contract clauses/regulations.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 18, 2026Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX. E-mail offers are acceptable, and the only form of transmission, for submission of initial proposals except for the initial Product Demonstration Models. E-mail offers should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Darren Gregory (Darren.Gregory@dla.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Tiendung Nguyen (Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil). Although e-mail offers are acceptable, all Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the location identified above and in Section L by the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Meal, Cold Weather is F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries are to Tracy, California where this ration is stocked. Note: This acquisition is Unrestricted as to business size with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Note: This Acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and related contract clauses/regulations.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 26, 2026Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX. E-mail offers are acceptable, and the only form of transmission, for submission of initial proposals except for the initial Product Demonstration Models. E-mail offers should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Darren Gregory (Darren.Gregory@dla.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Tiendung Nguyen (Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil). Although e-mail offers are acceptable, all Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the location identified above and in Section L by the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Meal, Cold Weather is F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries are to Tracy, California where this ration is stocked. Note: This acquisition is Unrestricted as to business size with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Note: This Acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and related contract clauses/regulations.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 03, 2026Contract Minimum Quanitity: 30,000 BX Contract Estimated Quantity: 150,000 BX Contract Maximum Quantity: 300,000 BX. E-mail offers are acceptable, and the only form of transmission, for submission of initial proposals except for the initial Product Demonstration Models. E-mail offers should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Darren Gregory (Darren.Gregory@dla.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Tiendung Nguyen (Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil). Although e-mail offers are acceptable, all Product Demonstration Models must be delivered to the location identified above and in Section L by the date and time set for receipt of proposals. The Meal, Cold Weather is F.O.B. Destination. All deliveries are to Tracy, California where this ration is stocked. Note: This acquisition is Unrestricted as to business size with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Note: This Acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and related contract clauses/regulations.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 24, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation Posted Jan 22, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 26, 2025 → Feb 24, 2026
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Solicitation Posted Feb 26, 2026No changes from previous notice
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Solicitation Posted Mar 03, 2026No changes from previous notice
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Mar 24, 2026View changes (1)
- Response Deadline: Mar 24, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026
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