Purina Dog Food RFI/Sources Sought

After reviewing this Request for Information, interested vendors are requested to submit responses by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET to the points of contact below. This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice issued by the General Services Administration to gather information from prospective vendors interested in providing Purina dog food and related products in support of the National Stock Number Program and dog requirements. This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or request for proposal. The Government is conducting market research to determine vendor capability, interest, commercial practices, pricing structures, and recommended terms for a potential follow-on requirement. The Government is considering a firm-fixed-price five-year indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract with one base year and four one-year option periods. Pricing for the base year and all option years would be submitted and evaluated at time of award. The Government is also considering a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation approach with price and technical factors. The specific acquisition strategy, evaluation factors, and terms and conditions will be identified in any future solicitation. NAICS Code 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing, applies to this RFI. Vendors interested in this potential requirement are encouraged to ensure their System for Award Management registration is active and includes the applicable NAICS code. Vendors are encouraged to register or update their SAM.gov record at https://www.sam.gov at this time. The Government may use responses to this RFI to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including whether any small business or socioeconomic set aside may be appropriate. All interested firms are invited to submit a response. The draft product list includes 27 brand name Purina products identified by the military veterinarian to cover a range of military working dog dietary needs. The Government only intends to…