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Cold Meal Preparation and Packaging Services

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The contract seeks qualified vendors to prepare and package ready-to-eat cold meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, that comply with federal food safety standards and maintain a minimum 10-day shelf life under proper storage conditions. All meals must be produced under strict sanitation and quality control protocols to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The work is to be performed primarily in Quebec, excluding the National Capital Region, with no specific address provided, indicating flexibility within the broader geographic area. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Canada Border Services Agency under the Government of Canada, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 311919 for other food manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by September 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties must ensure full alignment with food safety mandates and the 10-day shelf life requirement, as failure to meet these criteria will result in rejection. The contract does not specify any set-aside provisions, and there is no designated point of contact listed in the provided details.

General Info

Vendors needed to prepare cold, shelf-stable meals in Quebec meeting federal food safety and 10-day shelf life standards.

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Government of Canada → Canada Border Services AgencyView Agency

NAICS

311919 - Other Snack Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Quebec (except NCR), CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canada Border Services Agency
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Prepare and package ready-to-eat cold meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) meeting federal food safety standards and 10-day shelf-life requirements.

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