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3rd Quarter Meat Items FY 2025

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15B50825Q00000018Federal

Submission Closed02/28/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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EMERGENCY MEALSThe 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.

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OPERATIONAL RATIONThe Defense Logistics Agency, through the Department of Defense, is soliciting offers for the supply of operational rations under solicitation SPE3S1-26-R-0011, with responses due by September 21, 2026. The contract covers 28 line items including white rice, pork sausage links, beef stew, chicken patties, and dessert bars, with minimum, estimated, and maximum quantities specified per item, including surge increments that increase overall volume by up to 25%. All items are designated under NSN 8940-01-738-0071 and must comply with military standards for sensory performance, packaging, and labeling. Proposals will be evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability serves as a mandatory threshold—products must achieve a minimum sensory score of 6.00 on a 9-point scale for appearance, odor, flavor, and texture, and all required plans including surge and sustainment, quality systems, food defense, and small business subcontracting must meet minimum thresholds. The contract mandates delivery to the primary destination in Tracy, California, on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with five consecutive annual delivery periods and a 120-day lead time from order issuance. Packaging must conform to DLA Troop Support Form 3556, utilize non-metallic strapping on standard 40" x 48" pallets, and comply with ISPM 15 for wood packaging, while requiring Unique Item Identification per MIL-STD-130 and barcoding per MIL-STD-129 using ISO/IEC 15434 formats. All invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and contractors must certify compliance with food safety regulations including 21 CFR Part 110 and ANSI/ISO Q9001:2015, avoid use of blocked entities under OFAC, and obtain prior approval for foreign-flag vessel use in ocean shipments. Offers must be submitted via email with attached documentation under strict file size limits, while physical delivery of Product Demonstration Models is required at a designated Philadelphia address, with fax and DIBBS uploads strictly prohibited. Contractors must provide UEI and CAGE codes and represent their socioeconomic status, and must maintain full compliance with clauses on subcontracting, bankruptcy, interest, export control, and prohibit contracting with entities owned by state sponsors of terrorism.

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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.

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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.

Defense Logistics Agency

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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.

Defense Logistics Agency

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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 ProgramsThis 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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AI Contract Overview

The contract titled "3rd Quarter Meat Items FY 2025" with solicitation number 15B50825Q00000018 is a procurement opportunity issued by the Department of Justice's Federal Prison System, specifically for the FCC Forrest City facility. Posted on February 21, 2025, this contract represents a combined synopsis and solicitation for meat items required for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025. It is a total small business set-aside under the Small Business Administration guidelines as per FAR 19.5, encouraging participation from small enterprises. The contract requires interested bidders to respond by February 28, 2025, with submissions closing at 4:00 PM Central Time. The contract falls under the NAICS code 311991, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing sector, specifically concerning meat processing. Essie Burton and Latina Barden serve as the primary and secondary points of contact for this solicitation, reachable via the provided phone numbers and email addresses. The performance location for this contract is Forrest City, Arkansas, with the ZIP code 72335, aligning with the Bureau of Prisons' operational needs at FCC Forrest City. Interested parties are encouraged to access further details and related documents via the provided SAM.gov link.

General Info

Contract for meat items at FCC Forrest City, due February 28, 2025, small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Justice → FCC Forrest CityView Agency

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Forrest City, AR, 72335, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Food+Service+Cover+Letter.docx

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Q00000018-Meat+Items.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 21

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineFeb 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/28/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Justice → FCC Forrest City

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORREST CITY, AR, 72336, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Justice → FCC Forrest City

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Office AddressFORREST CITY, AR, 72336, USA

Contacts

Essie Burton

Latina Barden

Full Description

3rd Quarter Meat Items FY 2025