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Dessert and Snack Item Production

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Federal

Response Deadline09/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract pertains to the manufacture of dessert and snack items, including chocolate bars and fruit snacks, specifically for integration into operational rations issued to military personnel. Production must adhere to strict military packaging requirements and sensory standards to ensure shelf stability, safety, and acceptability under field conditions. The work falls under NAICS code 311352, which classifies it as snack food manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract within the Department of Defense’s Subsistence Supply Chain. All products must meet rigorous technical specifications to withstand extreme environments while maintaining nutritional value and palatability. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by September 21, 2026, and performance is expected to support defense logistics through the DLA’s procurement system via the DIBBS platform, though specific delivery locations or point of contact details are not provided.

General Info

Manufacture military-grade dessert and snack items meeting strict packaging and sensory standards for defense logistics.

Agency

Department Of Defense → SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

311352 - Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased ChocolateView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineSep 21

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09/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY CHAIN

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Manufacture of dessert or snack items such as chocolate bars and fruit snacks for inclusion in operational rations, compliant with military packaging and sensory standards.

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