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Combat Ration Innovation Research

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Response Deadline07/14/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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The Combat Ration Innovation Research subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense through the Dcso Philadelphia office, focuses on the research and development of innovative combat rations for prime contractors. The scope of work includes creating new food formulations, performing stability testing, enhancing packaging for field use, and validating nutritional claims. These activities are conducted using specialized food science laboratories and accelerated aging chambers to ensure all products meet FDA food safety standards and MIL-SPEC requirements. The contractor is responsible for delivering technical reports, prototype ration samples, and detailed nutritional analysis data. This project is based in Philadelphia and falls under NAICS code 541711. The contract was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 14, 2031.

General Info

DoD subcontract for developing innovative combat rations, food formulations, and packaging in Philadelphia.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SP4701-26-B-0003.

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PostedJul 14

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Response DeadlineJul 14

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07/14/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTCin over 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia

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Performs research and development to innovate combat rations for prime contractors on military feeding projects. Develops new food formulations, conducts stability testing, improves packaging for field environments, and validates nutritional claims using food science laboratories and accelerated aging chambers. Adheres to FDA food safety standards and MIL-SPEC for rations. Delivers technical reports, prototype ration samples, and nutritional analysis data.

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