| Location: | Texas |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
|
| Solicitation No: | F2MTR15213HG01 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.
APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).
This 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 ENTRÉE 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 ENTRÉE 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
| Dec 1, 2025 | [Special Notice (Original)] Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nestle Purina PetCare Company for Purina PRO PLAN Dog Food |
| Jan 6, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Military Working Dog Food Program - Brand Name Purina Pro Plan Dog Food |

With GovernmentContracts, you can:
Bid Number: 2026-057 Bid Title: On-Call General Engineering Services Category: Engineering Services, Professional
City of San Marcos
Bid Due: 6/04/2026
Header Information Bid Number: B2600001040 Description: 26018 RFI Advanced Traffic Management System Bid
North Texas Tollway Authority
Bid Due: 6/12/2026
Bid Information Type Request for Qualifications Status Issued Number 2026-0396-B (Construction Manager-at-Risk for
City of Plano
Bid Due: 6/08/2026
Follow Lease of Office Space within ABILENE, TX. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP)
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Bid Due: 6/08/2026