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CONTEMPORARY FLAVORS, INC.

UEI: KEMRGDACQ4D5CAGE: 6KKY9

CONTEMPORARY FLAVORS, INC. is a federal contractor, registered under UEI KEMRGDACQ4D5 and CAGE code 6KKY9. It has been awarded $141,858 across 2 federal contracts. Primary work spans Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

Contact Information

Registration and classification details

Address123 Main St, City, ST 12345

Registration

UEI Code

KEMRGDACQ4D5

CAGE Code

6KKY9

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

Established

N/A

Business Classifications

Minority-Owned BusinessFor Profit OrganizationAsian-Pacific American OwnedSubchapter S Corporation

NAICS Codes

722320Caterers(Primary)

722513Limited-Service Restaurants

Federal Contracting Overview

Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.

AI Capability Profile

CONTEMPORARY FLAVORS, INC. specializes in food service operations within government-contracted facilities, leveraging its expertise in institutional food preparation, sanitation compliance, and meal service logistics under the NAICS 722320 classification for food service contractors. The company del...

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Awards by Agency

Department Of Defense$141.9K100%

Awards by NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing$141.9K100%

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FCI TEXARKANA - 1st Qtr Fy2027 - KOSHER

Solicitation # 15B51527Q0000001

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Texarkana, Texas, is seeking proposals for the provision of Kosher food items for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 under solicitation 15B51527Q00000001, with a NAICS code of 311991. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis, and evaluation will prioritize Price over Past Performance, with the Government selecting the single most advantageous offer from a responsible respondent that complies with all solicitation requirements. Delivery timelines are strictly enforced, and failure to meet them constitutes non-conformance and may lead to contract termination. The solicitation will be published on SAM.gov on August 5, 2026, and all updates or amendments will be disseminated exclusively through that platform. Proposals must be submitted via email to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov no later than August 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time. All offerors are required to complete their representations and certifications on SAM.gov in accordance with RFO 52.204-7(c). The acquisition is partially set aside for small businesses, and the anticipated award date is August 19, 2026. Primary point of contact is Galo Morlet, with Tanner Henson as secondary, both reachable through provided phone and email details.

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RFP National Combat Rations Program Long Term Solutions

Solicitation # WS5735463200

Public Works and Government Services Canada is procuring long-term shelf-stable combat rations on behalf of the Department of National Defence under the National Combat Ration Program to support Canadian Armed Forces during training, domestic operations, deployments, and emergency scenarios where fresh food is not viable. The rations consist of consumable food and non-food items packaged in overwrap bags and must meet strict operational and nutritional standards outlined in the Statement of Requirement. The solicitation, identified as WS5735463200, offers two procurement models: a Prime Vendor approach where one contractor manages all components, or a Category by Category approach with multiple contracts for individual components and a designated assembler. Responses must be submitted via the SAP Ariba platform, with all documentation accessible only through a logged-in account. The proposal deadline is August 28, 2026, at 19:00 Eastern Time, and late submissions will not be accepted. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Jennifer Bennett, Contracting Authority, reachable at jennifer.bennett@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Department of Public Works and Government Services

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Spices and Seasonings Supply

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FPC ALDERSON - FY27 QTR 1 SUBSISTENCE

Solicitation # 15B10127Q00000003

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, at Federal Prison Camp Alderson in West Virginia, is soliciting quotes for subsistence items under a total small business set-aside for Fiscal Year 2027 Quarter 1, with the solicitation number 15B10127Q00000003. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote under FAR Subpart 12.6, with no written solicitation to follow. The NAICS code 311991 applies, and all quotes must adhere strictly to the specified items, quantities, and units of measure without alteration. The contract is expected to result in multiple firm-fixed-price awards, with delivery required F.O.B. destination at the FPC Alderson Front Gate between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM EST, beginning October 1, 2026, and concluding December 31, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled 30 days after receipt of order and are suspended on federal holidays, with mutually agreed alternatives required; emergency deliveries may be requested as needed. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 8:00 AM EST on August 21, 2026, to Ashley Tabor at atabor@bop.gov only, and must remain valid for 30 days after the solicitation close. Evaluation will prioritize price fairness and reasonableness, along with a Go/No-Go assessment of past performance focused on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy, with documented failures in either resulting in disqualification. Only small businesses registered in SAM.gov are eligible, and the contract includes mandatory FAR and DOJ-specific clauses addressing compliance with Buy American requirements, whistleblower protections, labor standards, anti-trafficking policies, DEI non-discrimination, electronic payments, fund availability, and cybersecurity. Awards below $15,000 will be processed via Government Purchase Card, while larger awards will be issued as firm-fixed-price purchase orders requiring written contractor acceptance within 48 hours. All questions must be submitted in writing via email, and no other submission methods are permitted. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for updates, and the government reserves the right to make a single award based on best value.

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PEO-M Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Poseidon's Fury Collaboration Event (CE)

Solicitation # PEO_M_USV_Poseidon_s_Fury_CE

SOFWERX and the USSOCOM Program Executive Office Maritime (PEO-M) are hosting the Poseidon’s Fury Collaboration Event to accelerate the development of the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Mission-Aligned Reference Architecture (MARA), a standards-based framework designed to improve interoperability across Joint Force manned and unmanned maritime systems while eliminating redundant, service-specific platform development. This initiative is open exclusively to U.S. persons and involves a two-phase process beginning with a virtual collaboration event on August 26, 2026, where SOF operators and industry partners will engage in breakout sessions to define operational needs around user interface, autonomy, command and control, and platform effectiveness. Participation in this event is optional but strongly encouraged to align solutions with warfighter requirements, with registration closing August 14, 2026. Those who do not attend the CE may still submit capabilities for consideration during the Assessment Event, which opens on September 14, 2026, and closes October 2, 2026. A virtual Q&A session is available on September 23 for clarification on technical expectations. Selected submissions will undergo a downselect process, with winners invited to participate in a comprehensive on-water Assessment Event at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, between November 2 and 20, 2026. Participants must demonstrate their USV capabilities in real-world conditions, with evaluations conducted by Subject Matter Experts from USSOCOM, JHU APL, WARCOM, and MARSOC using predefined technical and operational criteria. Successful performers may be transitioned to Phase 5, where potential pathways for follow-on acquisition include Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. §4022, research agreements under 15 U.S.C. §3715, cooperative R&D agreements, experimental procurement under §4023, or prize competitions—potentially leading to non-competitive production awards based on successful prototype outcomes. All awardees must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for securing Controlled Unclassified Information, and eligibility is limited to U.S. persons and organizations capable of supporting USSOCOM’s unique maritime missions.

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1030th / 1032nd Prepared Delivered Meals Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Solicitation # W912LQ-26-Q-A036

This solicitation establishes a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the delivery of prepared meals to Virginia National Guard personnel at five locations: Gate City, Cedar Bluff, Hanover, Powhatan, and Onancock, Virginia. The agreement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991, with a size standard of 700 employees, and will be issued as multiple firm-fixed-price BPAs with a 60-month ordering period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. Each BPA carries a maximum ceiling of $350,000, with individual call orders ranging from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $25,000. Meals must be delivered daily as hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with individualized packaging except for holiday meals, and must comply with strict nutritional standards including specified protein portions, whole grain requirements, daily servings of vegetables and fruits, and 100% fruit juice with vitamin C. Vendors must submit a five-day rotating menu and a separate holiday meal option, along with a completed price list, information sheet, at least two but no more than three relevant past performance references from the last 24 months, and signed representations and certifications, particularly Form 52.219-1, which must be fully completed regardless of SAM.gov submissions. All submissions must be sent electronically by August 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST to the designated contracting specialist, with the solicitation number clearly stated in the subject line. Payment will be processed exclusively through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with invoices submitted as invoices with receiving reports for fixed-price deliverables. Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with accurate representations and certifications, including UEI and CAGE codes, and must comply with all applicable defense federal acquisition regulations, including safeguarding controlled unclassified information under DFARS 252.204-7012 and meeting NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 for shipments and MIL-STD-130 for item marking, requiring unique item identifiers encoded in two-dimensional Data Matrix symbology. Performance will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and

W7N5 Uspfo Activity VA Arng

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MARSOC: Automated Armory Collaboration Event (CE)

Solicitation # MARSOC_Automated_Armory_CE

MARSOC, in partnership with SOFWERX, is inviting U.S. industry, academia, and national laboratories to collaboratively develop a revolutionary automated armory system that eliminates manual inventory processes through a fully passive, image-based tracking solution. The initiative targets the modernization of serialized weapon and equipment accountability by replacing paper logs, handwritten forms, and RFID or radio-frequency systems with secure optical recognition and computer vision technologies. Participants are challenged to design a system that authenticates users via CAC, automatically logs equipment issuance and recovery through photographic scans, tracks item locations, and maintains tamper-proof audit trails—all without emitting any RF signals to preserve operational security. The effort is driven by the need to reduce human error, minimize administrative burden, and ensure absolute accountability in high-stakes special operations environments. The collaboration unfolds in stages: first, a mandatory submission deadline of 16 August 2026 for attendance at the in-person Collaboration Event on 17 September 2026 at SOFWERX in Florida, where stakeholders will engage directly with warfighters to refine requirements. Those unable to attend may still submit solutions by 20 October 2026 for the Assessment Event, which includes a virtual Q&A on 3 November and a downselect by 1 December. Finalists will present live demonstrations during the Assessment Event from 15 to 17 December 2026, with top-performing solutions potentially entering into non-traditional agreements under 10 U.S.C. Sections 4021, 4022, or other alternative contracting authorities such as OTAs, CRADAs, or prize competitions. Selected participants must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Only U.S. persons and U.S. industry entities are eligible to participate, and success in this event may lead directly to follow-on production agreements without additional competition.

Department Of Defense

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EMERGENCY MEALS

Solicitation # M0068126Q0071

The Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing emergency meal services in support of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Departments. The scope includes the preparation and delivery of sack lunches, hot lunches, water, electrolyte drinks, bags of ice, and rental of refrigerated trucks during wildfire season, with services required to meet U.S. Forest Service caloric standards for wildland firefighters. The procurement is structured under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Preparation) with a 500-employee small business size standard and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Contractors must submit a brief capabilities statement by 7 August 2026, 11:00 AM PST, via email to gary.lane@usmc.mil, including their DUNS number, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designation, along with verifiable experience delivering similar services to first responders within the past three years, including contract numbers and values. The RFI is not a solicitation for proposals, and responses will not form a binding contract or result in reimbursement; all submissions are treated as proprietary and will be used solely to inform final acquisition planning. Performance requirements specify delivery within four hours of request, response to orders within 15 minutes, and strict adherence to food safety protocols under 21 CFR Part 110, with meals labeled for preparation and consumption times, packaged in approved containers using color-coded bags to distinguish dietary types, and packed in sets of ten per box. No frozen or styrofoam materials are permitted, snacks must be individually wrapped with full ingredient listings, and delivery tickets must be submitted signed within one business day. The anticipated contract, if issued, would be an IDIQ with one base year and four one-year options. All transportation costs are borne by the contractor, and no mileage reimbursement will be provided. No formal FAR clauses, pricing data, or award evaluation criteria are currently defined, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research effort; the contract will be awarded based on future solicitation results.

Commanding General

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TEFAP Fresh Produce for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Solicitation # 12-3J14-26-B-0348

This solicitation seeks commercial fresh produce for use in domestic food assistance programs under the TEFAP initiative, issued as an Invitation for Bid with the solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0348. The acquisition is exclusively reserved for small business concerns and is being conducted under FAR Part 12 procedures, meaning it is treated as a commercial acquisition with simplified contracting methods. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EDT, and the offering is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, DC. No separate written solicitation will be issued; this announcement serves as the complete and only solicitation document, incorporating all applicable provisions and clauses by reference through acquisition.gov. The USDA has established a structured internal protest process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to ensure fair and timely resolution of concerns. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to first engage with the Contracting Officer informally before escalating issues to the Ombudsman, either informally or through a formal agency protest. Formal protests must be filed within the timeframe specified in FAR 33.104 and include all required information as outlined in the regulation; failure to comply may result in dismissal. Protest submissions must be sent electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, and filing a protest with USDA precludes simultaneous pursuit of the same matter at the Government Accountability Office or other external forums. Contract award or performance may be suspended during a formal protest unless the agency determines an urgent or compelling reason to proceed. The USDA aims to resolve all protests within 35 calendar days of filing.

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OPERATIONAL RATION

Solicitation # SPE3S1-26-R-0011

The contract pertains to the procurement of shelf-stable operational rations, including items such as white rice, pork sausage links, and blueberry dessert, under NSN 8940-01-738-0071, with a solicitation number SPE3S1-26-R-0011 and a response deadline of September 21, 2026. Offerors must submit Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) that strictly conform to detailed technical specifications, including sensory attributes—appearance, odor, flavor, and texture—evaluated using a 9-point quality rating scale, with failure to meet acceptable standards resulting in immediate disqualification. All products must adhere to packaging, labeling, and marking requirements specified by MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129, DLA Form 3556, and ISPM 15 for wood packaging, ensuring traceability through permanent lot numbers and Julian Date of Pack, with machine-readable barcodes following ISO/IEC standards. Unit loads must be stabilized on 40x48 or 48x40 wooden pallets using non-metallic strapping or stretch film,严禁 adhesive bonding, and must be shipped F.O.B. destination to the primary delivery point in Tracy, California. The Government conducts final inspection and acceptance upon delivery, with compliance verified against USDA, FDA, and DoD standards, including 21 CFR Parts 110 and 113, and statistical process control per ASQC B-series. Contractors must submit comprehensive quality systems, food defense, pest management, and surge and sustainment plans, all rated on a 90-point threshold for acceptability, and must demonstrate the ability to scale production without government investment through a Capability Assessment Plan. Award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only technically acceptable proposals qualify for price evaluation, with HUBZone small business price preferences applied. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and all contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, comply with cybersecurity reporting requirements, and adhere to procurement ethics and subcontracting transparency rules, including those under FAR 52.219-28, which has been modified for this solicitation to reflect updated small business policies. The contract spans five sequential 365-day performance periods with an estimated five-year volume of up to 15.8 million units across 28 line

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Emergency Sack Lunch Preparation and PackagingThe contract requires the preparation and packaging of emergency sack lunches for wildfire response personnel, utilizing specified food items sealed in heavy-duty paper sacks to ensure durability and safety during field operations. The work must be completed in accordance with established standards to support military and emergency response operations, with all meals designed for quick distribution and consumption under demanding conditions. Performance is to be carried out at Camp Pendleton, California, with the full scope focused on logistics and food service readiness for frontline responders. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, restricted to small businesses qualifying under NAICS code 311991, which covers other food manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a binding response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense under the Commanding General, and the subcontract is intended to bolster emergency food supply chains during wildfire response efforts. All submissions must demonstrate compliance with federal procurement guidelines and the ability to deliver quality-prepared meals on schedule to a federally managed operational site.

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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE-Style) Manufacturing and PackagingThe contract requires the manufacture and packaging of ready-to-eat military-spec training meals conforming to NSN 8970-01-628-7262, encompassing all stages from formulation and cooking to sealing and batch testing to ensure shelf stability, nutritional compliance, and safety standards. The work must meet rigorous defense requirements for long-term storage, environmental resilience, and consistent quality across production batches, with full accountability for shelf-life validation and food safety protocols. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency, classified under NAICS code 311991 for other food manufacturing. The performance location is not specified, but all deliverables must align with military specifications and be delivered in accordance with the referenced contract and delivery terms. The solicitation was posted in July 2026 and is part of a larger defense supply effort to support training and operational readiness through reliable, shelf-stable rations.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Contactless Iris Collection Collaboration Event

Solicitation # Contactless_Iris_Collection_Collaboration_Event

The U.S. Special Operations Command Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems, in partnership with SOFWERX, is conducting a structured initiative to evaluate the feasibility of using commercially available Android-based mobile devices for contactless iris image capture—without supplemental hardware—to meet biometric collection standards for integration into the Automated Biometric Identification System. This effort targets the validation of native mobile camera performance under public optical specifications against ISO and DoD biometric standards, aiming to reduce size, weight, and power requirements by leveraging built-in device lighting, including near-infrared wavelengths between 805 nm and 1,000 nm. To support this goal, a Collaboration Event is scheduled for 30 September 2026 at SOFWERX in Florida, limited to U.S. citizens and requiring registration by 28 August 2026. The event will facilitate direct engagement between warfighters and technology providers, enabling feedback loops on operational requirements and problem-solving, and is designed to prepare participants for the upcoming Assessment Event. Following the Collaboration Event, a submission window for the Assessment Event will open from 27 October to 27 November 2026, during which participants may submit their technologies for technical evaluation. A virtual Q&A session is scheduled for 11 November to clarify requirements. Submissions will be assessed on technical merit, with selected candidates invited to the Assessment Event on 19–21 January 2026, where they will present and demonstrate their solutions to an evaluation panel. Successful technologies may lead to negotiated awards under non-FAR authorities such as Other Transaction Authorities (10 U.S.C. §§ 4021, 4022), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, or Business-to-Business agreements via SOFWERX’s Partnership Intermediary Agreement, with the potential for follow-on production without recompetition if prototype goals are met. Awardees must comply with NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information, and solutions must demonstrate significant matching scores across diverse populations, device-specific performance metrics, and reliable performance with unmodified consumer hardware.

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Shelf-Stable Precooked Meal Production (Breakfast Skillet & Similar UGRs)The contract encompasses the production of shelf-stable, precooked military ration meals such as Breakfast Skillet and similar Unitized Group Rations, designed to meet stringent Department of Defense nutritional standards. These meals are to be manufactured using freeze-dried or dehydrated methods and packaged in boil-in-place bags that allow for convenient field preparation without requiring additional water or utensils. Each ration must guarantee a minimum 36-month shelf life at ambient temperatures of up to 80°F, ensuring long-term stability and readiness for deployment in diverse operational environments. The production process must adhere to strict quality, safety, and consistency protocols to sustain troop readiness and nutritional integrity under extreme conditions. This is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with the North American Industry Classification System code 311991 indicating it falls under other food manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, and while no specific set-aside details or point of contact are provided, the work is expected to support DLA’s mission of supplying standardized, high-performance rations to U.S. military forces. The place of performance and office address remain unspecified, suggesting the contractor may operate from multiple locations as long as all deliverables meet the required specifications and delivery timelines. The contract aims to sustain a reliable supply chain for critical field rations, emphasizing durability, ease of use, and compliance with military nutritional benchmarks.

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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE/TOTM) ManufacturingThe contract involves the full-scale manufacturing of military-grade, shelf-stable operational training meals compliant with NSN 8970-01-628-7262, covering every phase from ingredient sourcing and assembly to packaging, labeling, and rigorous quality control. It is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency, designated under NAICS code 311991 for other food manufacturing, and is intended to support military training operations with durable, nutritionally balanced, ready-to-eat meals that meet exacting defense standards. The work must be performed to ensure consistent product integrity, extended shelf life, and compliance with all applicable military specifications, with no specified geographic performance location indicating the contractor may operate nationwide or internationally as needed. The posting date of July 20, 2026, indicates this is a future procurement opportunity, and the linked DIBBS record reflects a current contract vehicle under which this subcontract will be issued.

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4th Psychological Operations Group (4 POG)

Solicitation # 4_POG_event

The U.S. Special Operations Command’s 4th Psychological Operations Group, in partnership with SOFWERX, is seeking innovative software solutions to develop a unified, AI-enabled platform that integrates existing tools used for information dissemination and influence operations. This initiative aims to replace fragmented systems with a single, streamlined dashboard tailored to the operational needs of psychological operations personnel, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across the full spectrum of mission workflows. Participation is open exclusively to U.S. citizens from industry, academia, and national laboratories, with a mandatory deadline of 5 August 2026 to request attendance at the Collaboration Event scheduled for 23–24 September 2026 at Smith Lake Recreational Center in North Carolina. The event will include structured breakout sessions to define problem sets and an optional industry expo to showcase technologies, enabling direct engagement with warfighters and potential collaborators. Following the Collaboration Event, a formal Assessment Event (AE) will open for submissions on 19 October 2026, with a virtual Q&A session on 4 November 2026 to clarify requirements. Submissions will be evaluated on technical merit, with selected participants invited to present their solutions during the AE from 12–14 January 2027. Successful candidates may be offered follow-on agreements under non-FAR authorities including Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, research and development partnerships via SOFWERX’s Partnership Intermediary Agreement, or other authorized mechanisms such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements or prize competitions. Award recipients will be required to comply with NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information. Responses must be submitted by 5 August 2026 to secure entry into the process, with further instructions and criteria to be published closer to the AE submission window.

Department Of Defense

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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE-Style) Production and PackagingThe contract involves the manufacture, assembly, and packaging of shelf-stable, operational training meals designed to resemble military MREs, with strict adherence to nutritional requirements and durability standards for field use. These meals must undergo thermal processing and hermetic sealing to ensure long-term stability, safety, and readiness under extreme environmental conditions, making them suitable for sustained military training operations. The production process must comply with specific military nutrition guidelines to support the physical demands of personnel during extended training scenarios. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 311991 for other food manufacturing and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The work is intended to support operational training needs, with all meals produced to meet rigorous performance criteria for shelf life, portability, and ease of consumption in diverse field conditions. While the exact delivery location and point of contact are not specified, the contract is tied to a specific award and delivery reference through the DIBBS system, indicating an established procurement pathway for fulfillment.

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Fresh Apples and Pears use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Solicitation # 12-3J14-26-B-0356

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0356, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of fresh apples and pears to support domestic food assistance programs. The procurement is exclusively set aside for small business concerns and is managed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, with the office located in Washington, DC. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and no separate written solicitation will be issued—the posting serves as the complete and only solicitation document. The NAICS code 311991 applies to this acquisition, and all relevant provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible via acquisition.gov. The USDA has established an internal protest resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to encourage timely and efficient resolution of concerns without resorting to external forums. Interested parties are first required to attempt informal resolution with the Contracting Officer before escalating to a formal protest, which may be filed either with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests must include all information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, and adhere strictly to applicable timeliness requirements. Upon filing a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same issue with the Government Accountability Office or any other external agency while the internal process remains pending. Contract award or performance may be suspended during the protest period unless the agency determines otherwise in writing for urgent or compelling reasons. The agency aims to resolve all formal protests within 35 calendar days of filing.

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