Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food F2MTR15213HG01
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AI-generated · Dec 02, 2025Sole-source award to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food to sustain 750 to 1,000 military working dogs, with recurring deliveries over a five-year contract. Deliveries must be made in full orders within seven calendar days of receipt, and the food must be within three months of the manufacture date; partial orders will not be accepted. The procurement covers a broad range of Purina PRO PLAN products (dry, canned, and specialty/ veterinary-diet items) to meet the dietary standards set for the Military Working Dog program as determined by the Army Veterinary Service, with Hill’s Science Diet noted as meeting those standards.
This is a sole-source action under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to negotiate with one source. Interested parties may express their capability to provide all/every listed product, but this notice is not a competitive solicitation. Any quotes/offers received will be considered, and a decision not to compete may be made solely to determine whether a competitive procurement will be pursued.
502 CONS/PKBA intends to make a sole-source award to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food. The dog food is to be delivered on a recurring basis throughout the length of the contract. Delivery of food must be made in full order of the dog food requested within seven (7) calendar days of receiving an order. The age of the food must be within three (3) months of the manufacture date which is noted on the product itself (printed on the bag/can, respectively); partial orders will not be accepted. This requirement is for the sustainability of 750 to 1,000 military working dogs (MWD) at any given time. The Government is required to follow all policies stipulated in Army Regulation (AR) 40-905, Veterinary Health Services Chapter 5 para 5-5 of this regulation specifies that the U.S. Army Veterinary Service and the Director, of the MWD Veterinary Service shall determine the standard diet for the MWD Program. Hill's Science Diet has been identified as meeting all the dietary standards required. This will be a five-year contracts with estimated quantities identified below: CLIN Description 0001 Part No. 38100-17271 PRO PLAN ALL STAGES SPORT PERFORMANCE 30/20 CHICKEN & RICE, 50 LB BAG 0002 Part No. 38100-02773 PRO PLAN CLASSIC PATE CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0003 ASIN B0D513635B PRO PLAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WET DOG FOOD CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE IN GRAVY, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0004 ASIN B071FXDX2C PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE & FELINE FORMULA WET DOG & CAT FOOD, 5.5 OZ. CAN, 24 PER CASE 0005 Part No. 38100-18679 PRO PLAN SPORT ACTIVE 27/17 CHICKEN & RICE, 37.5 LB BAG 0006 Part No. 38100-13250 PRO PLAN ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT LARGE BREED CHICKEN & RICE, 34 LB BAG 0007 Part No. 38100-17618 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS DRM DERMATOLOGIC MANAGEMENT NATURALS W VITAMINS, 25 LB BAG 0008 Part No. 38100-15934 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CAN 0009 Part No. 38100-10238 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS GENTLE SNACKERS HYDROLYZED PLUS LOW FAT DOG TREATS, 8 OZ. POUCH, 3 PER PACK 0010 Part No. 38100-10233 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 25 LB BAG 0011 Part No. 38100-18744 PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG 0012 Part No. 38100-13804 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0013 Part No. 38100-19383 PRO PLAN SPORT HIGH PROTEIN PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0014 Part No. 38100-10265 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 25 LB BAG 0015 Part No. 38100-10250 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS JM JOINT MOBILITY, 25 LB BAG 0016 Part No. 38100-16980 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG 0017 Part No. 38100-17990 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0018 Part No. 38100-17574 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS UR URINARY OX/ST, 25 LB BAG 0019 Part No. 38100-13809 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0020 Part No. 38100-10252 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM SELECT BLEND OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT W CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG 0021 Part No. 38100-10038 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM METABOLIC RESPONSE PLUS JOINT MOBILITY, 24 LB BAG 0022 Part No. 38100-10236 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 25 LB BAG 0023 Part No. 38100-17599 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CASE 0024 Part No. 38100-10273 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE; 16.5 LB BAG 0025 Part No. 38100-19324 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE 0026 Part No. 38100-18052 PRO PLAN ADULT LARGE BREED HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG 0027 Part No. 38100-02776 PRO PLAN COMPLETE ESSENTIALS HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE ADULT WET PATE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested persons may state their interest and capability of responding to this requirement for all/every product noted above. However, this notice of intent is neither a request for competitive quotes nor a solicitation for offers. All quotes/offers for received by the closing date and time of this Notice of Intent will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any interested party shall submit quote/offer to lance.watters.1@us.af.mil AND belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil.
From Special Notice posted on Dec 01, 2025RFI for the following items. -Part No. 38100-17271 PRO PLAN ALL STAGES SPORT PERFORMANCE 30/20 CHICKEN & RICE, 50 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-02773 PRO PLAN CLASSIC PATE CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -ASIN B0D513635B PRO PLAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WET DOG FOOD CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE IN GRAVY, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -ASIN B071FXDX2C PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE & FELINE FORMULA WET DOG & CAT FOOD, 5.5 OZ. CAN, 24 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-18679 PRO PLAN SPORT ACTIVE 27/17 CHICKEN & RICE, 37.5 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-13250 PRO PLAN ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT LARGE BREED CHICKEN & RICE, 34 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-17618 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS DRM DERMATOLOGIC MANAGEMENT NATURALS W VITAMINS, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-15934 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CAN -Part No. 38100-10238 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS GENTLE SNACKERS HYDROLYZED PLUS LOW FAT DOG TREATS, 8 OZ. POUCH, 3 PER PACK -Part No. 38100-10233 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-18744 PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-13804 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-19383 PRO PLAN SPORT HIGH PROTEIN PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-10265 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-10250 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS JM JOINT MOBILITY, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-16980 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-17990 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-17574 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS UR URINARY OX/ST, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-13809 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-10252 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM SELECT BLEND OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT W CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-10038 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM METABOLIC RESPONSE PLUS JOINT MOBILITY, 24 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-10236 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 25 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-17599 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-10273 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE; 16.5 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-19324 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE -Part No. 38100-18052 PRO PLAN ADULT LARGE BREED HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG -Part No. 38100-02776 PRO PLAN COMPLETE ESSENTIALS HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE ADULT WET PATE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE
From Sources Sought posted on Jan 06, 2026This is a pre-solicitation notice for the purchase of various types of Purina Pro Plan dog food, including standard maintenance diets and veterinary-prescribed therapeutic diets manufactured by Nestle Purina Petcare Co. in support of the DoD Military Working Dog (MWD) program at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX. This requirement will be a full and open competition. The intent of this notice is to provide the pre-solicitation notice required by FAR 5.2-Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions, in preparation for the release of the Request of Proposal (RFP) at a later date. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. At this time, no questions will be addressed. 1. Contracting Office Address: 502d Contracting Office 1655 Selfridge Ave JBSA-Lackland TX 78236 2. Description: The solicitation will be issued as a full and open competition on or about 17 February 2026. Anticipated award will be made on or around 4 March 2026. The North American Industry Code Standard (NAICS) is 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing, and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The planned procurement method is contracting by Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The resulting agreement is planned to be a firm-fixed price (FFP) with one (1) 12-month ordering periods for estimated quantities identified below: ITEM DESCRIPTION / Base Yr Quantity Required / Unit of Issue Part No. 38100-17271 PRO PLAN ALL STAGES SPORT PERFORMANCE 30/20 CHICKEN & RICE, 50 LB BAG/3,500/Bag Part No. 38100-02773 PRO PLAN CLASSIC PATE CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/1,000/Case ASIN B0D513635B PRO PLAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WET DOG FOOD CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE IN GRAVY, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/800/Case ASIN B071FXDX2C PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CN CRITICAL NUTRITION CANINE & FELINE FORMULA WET DOG & CAT FOOD, 5.5 OZ. CAN, 24 PER CASE/800/Case Part No. 38100-18679 PRO PLAN SPORT ACTIVE 27/17 CHICKEN & RICE, 37.5 LB BAG/500/Bag Part No. 38100-13250 PRO PLAN ADULT WEIGHT MANAGEMENT LARGE BREED CHICKEN & RICE, 34 LB BAG/500/Bag Part No. 38100-17618 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS DRM DERMATOLOGIC MANAGEMENT NATURALS W VITAMINS, 25 LB BAG/400/Bag Part No. 38100-15934 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CAN/400/Case Part No. 38100-10238 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS GENTLE SNACKERS HYDROLYZED PLUS LOW FAT DOG TREATS, 8 OZ. POUCH, 3 PER PACK/1,600/Pack Part No. 38100-10233 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC, 25 LB BAG/300/Bag Part No. 38100-18744 PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG/350/Bag Part No. 38100-13804 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/100/Case Part No. 38100-19383 PRO PLAN SPORT HIGH PROTEIN PUPPY CHICKEN & RICE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/100/Case Part No. 38100-10265 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS PURINA NF KIDNEY FUNCTION, 25 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-10250 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS JM JOINT MOBILITY, 25 LB BAG/100/Bag Part No. 38100-16980 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG/200/Bag Part No. 38100-17990 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS HA HYDROLYZED PROTEIN CHICKEN, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/80/Case Part No. 38100-17574 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS UR URINARY OX/ST, 25 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-13809 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/50/Case Part No. 38100-10252 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM SELECT BLEND OVERWEIGHT MANAGEMENT W CHICKEN, 25 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-10038 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS OM METABOLIC RESPONSE PLUS JOINT MOBILITY, 24 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-10236 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 25 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-17599 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS EN GASTROENTERIC LOW FAT, 13.4 OZ CAN, 12 PER CASE/50/Case Part No. 38100-10273 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE; 16.5 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-19324 PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS CC CARDIOCARE, 13.3 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/50/Case Part No. 38100-18052 PRO PLAN ADULT LARGE BREED HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE, 47 LB BAG/50/Bag Part No. 38100-02776 PRO PLAN COMPLETE ESSENTIALS HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN & RICE ENTRE ADULT WET PATE, 13 OZ. CAN, 12 PER CASE/50/Case 3. Place of Contract Performance: 341 TRS, JBSA Lackland, TX 4. Additional Details: Per FAR 10.002(b), Purina Pet Pro Plan Veterinary Diet dog food products are considered a commercial item. Brand Name justification directs to Full and Open Competition for procurement, limiting the sources of procurement available for the Government. This requirement is for the sustainability of 750 to 1,000 military working dogs (MWD) at any given time. The Department of Defense (DoD) MWD Program is required to follow all policies stipulated in Army Regulation (AR) 40-905, Veterinary Health Services. Section 5-5a.(2) of this regulation specifies that the U.S. Army Veterinary Service and the Director, DoD MWD Veterinary Service (DODMWDVS) shall determine the standard diet for the MWD Program. Hill's Science Diet has been identified as the only dog food meeting all the dietary standards required. Any responsible source may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by this agency. Capability statements must be emailed to jan_aison_bry.tanedo@us.af.mil and belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil 6. Attachment: SOW - Dog Food BPA_Redacted
From Presolicitation posted on Jan 30, 2026See attached combined synopsis/solicitation for MWD Food Program BPA - Hill's Pet.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jun 16, 2026See attached combined synopsis/solicitation for MWD Food Program BPA - Hill's Pet. Amendment 1: Including (2) attachments Q&A FA301626Q0130 MWD Food Program BPA Hills Pet Attachment 1 - BPA Price List Sheet Hills Pet Updated BPA price list supercedes any and all prior version. Use updated version for quote submission. Amendment 2: Solicitation offeror due date expriration change from Wednesday, 1 July 2026 to Monday, 6 July 2026. Including attachment - "combined synopsis-solicitation FA301626Q0130 Updated".
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jun 29, 2026Notice history
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Special Notice Posted Dec 01, 2025
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Sources Sought Posted Jan 06, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food → Military Working Dog Food Program - Brand Name Purina Pro Plan Dog Food
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Special Notice → Sources Sought
- Response Deadline: Dec 08, 2025 → Jan 08, 2026
- Set-Aside: No Set aside used → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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Presolicitation Posted Jan 30, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: Military Working Dog Food Program - Brand Name Purina Pro Plan Dog Food → Military Working Dog (MWD) Food Program - Purina
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Jan 08, 2026 → Feb 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) → No Set aside used
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Jun 16, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: Military Working Dog (MWD) Food Program - Purina → MWD Food Program BPA - Hill's Pet
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Feb 20, 2026 → Jul 01, 2026
- Set-Aside: No Set aside used → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Jun 29, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Jul 01, 2026 → Jul 06, 2026
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