Commercial Food Item Supply for UGR Programs

The contract seeks the supply of commercially available, shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables, syrups, puddings, dehydrated potatoes, and seasoning blends for use in Unitized Group Rations such as UGR Heat and Serve and UGR-M. These products must meet rigorous quality and safety standards to ensure nutritional adequacy, long-term stability, and compatibility with military field feeding operations. The items are intended for inclusion in standardized meal kits designed for ease of preparation and consumption under operational conditions, requiring consistent formulation, packaging, and labeling to support logistics and distribution across military units. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 424410, which pertains to grocery and related product merchant wholesalers. It is managed by DLA Troop Support under the Department of Defense, with performance required at a location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 19111. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, and responses must be submitted by July 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties must be prepared to demonstrate capability to deliver compliant products reliably at scale, with attention to shelf life, temperature resilience, and adherence to military specifications for field rations. No set-aside designation has been specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible suppliers without specific small business or other preference constraints.