Cold Chain Logistics and Meal Transport

The contract requires the temperature-controlled transportation of prepared meals from a central preparation site to various Canadian Armed Forces training locations in Sherbrooke, ensuring that all food remains within strict temperature parameters to maintain safety, freshness, and compliance with health standards. This service is critical to sustaining operational readiness by providing nutritious, safe meals to personnel in training environments, necessitating reliable logistics with real-time monitoring and adherence to cold chain protocols throughout transit. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, indicating it falls within the truck transportation sector specializing in specialty freight. It is issued by the Department of National Defence on behalf of the Government of Canada, with performance required exclusively in Sherbrooke. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than June 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. All providers must demonstrate capability in handling perishable food logistics, including validated refrigerated transport, compliance with food safety regulations, and the capacity to meet scheduled delivery timetables without disruption.