Manufacture of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

The contract calls for the manufacturing of orange-flavored oral rehydration salts in 21-gram single-dose packets, with each unit containing 100 packets, all required to meet full FDA compliance standards. The product must adhere to stringent clinical specifications for efficacy, as well as stability protocols to ensure reliability under varied environmental conditions, and military-grade packaging requirements for durability during transport and storage. All production processes and final packaging must align with the applicable standards set by federal health and defense agencies to guarantee safety, consistency, and readiness for deployment in both civilian and military aid scenarios. The solicitation, issued under the NAICS code 325412 by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA, is a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of May 6, 2026. The place of performance is designated as Norfolk, Virginia, with the zip code 23511-2124, indicating that logistics and delivery must be coordinated to meet military supply chain requirements. Although the solicitation number is not provided, the contract is publicly accessible via the DIBBS platform, and interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered for award. The emphasis on military packaging and FDA compliance underscores the critical nature of the product for emergency medical use in austere environments.