diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ea3c1085..d8a6600a 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ serviceName=openlmis-referencedata
 # Only a Release Manager should update this
 # See https://openlmis.atlassian.net/wiki/display/OP/Rolling+a+Release
 ######################################################################
-serviceVersion=15.2.6-angola.1
+serviceVersion=15.2.6-angola.1-RC1