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Dietary & Therapeutic Food Formulation

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State & Local

Response Deadline08/18/2026, 04:30:00 PM UTC

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The contract is for the manufacture of texture-modified, pureed, or nutritionally enhanced frozen foods tailored for individuals with dysphagia or other specialized medical dietary needs, ensuring safe and effective nutritional delivery. The work involves developing and producing meals that meet clinical standards for consistency, safety, and nutritional value, with strict adherence to texture protocols and dietary guidelines for vulnerable populations. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing and is issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The opportunity is open for responses until August 18, 2026, with no set-aside provisions specified, and performance is expected to support public health services within Texas. The contract does not list a specific point of contact or detailed location for performance, but the solicitation is accessible through the Texas SmartBuy portal. Applicants must demonstrate the capability to consistently produce medically compliant food products at scale while maintaining quality control, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery schedules to meet the needs of healthcare and long-term care facilities.

General Info

Manufacture of medically compliant frozen foods for dysphagia patients in Texas, meeting strict nutritional and texture standards.

Agency

Texas → Health and Human Services Commission

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, US

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NONE

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PostedJul 17

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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Response Deadline

08/18/2026, 04:30:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyTexas → Health and Human Services Commission

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Texas → Health and Human Services Commission

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Manufacture of texture-modified, pureed, or nutritionally enhanced frozen foods for individuals with dysphagia or specialized medical dietary requirements.

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