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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Manufacturing of Dehydrated Food Components

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NAICS: 311423
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Ingredient & Component Supply for MREsThe contract entails the supply of shelf-stable meal components essential for the assembly of Meals, Ready-to-Eat, including meats, freeze-dried entrees, condiments, utensils, flameless ration heaters, and inner packaging materials. These items are critical to sustaining military personnel in field operations where refrigeration and cooking infrastructure are unavailable. The components must meet stringent military specifications for safety, durability, nutritional content, and long-term shelf stability under extreme environmental conditions. All materials are intended for integration into MRE assemblies by designated contractors, ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense standards for readiness and operational reliability. This is a subcontract awarded under the Defense Logistics Agency’s purview, categorized under NAICS code 311423, which pertains to meat product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and performance is expected across unspecified locations aligned with DLA logistics operations. The contract focuses exclusively on component supply, not final MRE assembly, requiring suppliers to deliver high-quality, consistent materials that meet exacting military requirements for weight, shelf life, safety, and compatibility with existing MRE packaging systems. The absence of set-aside designations indicates open competition among eligible contractors capable of fulfilling the technical and volumetric demands of large-scale defense procurement.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

about 2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

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The contract calls for the manufacture of shelf-stable, dehydrated food components designed to meet military UGR-M specifications, encompassing the full lifecycle from formulation and dehydration to packaging and rigorous quality control. The produced items must maintain nutritional integrity, safety, and long-term stability under field conditions, adhering strictly to defense-grade standards for military rations. All processes must be validated to ensure consistency, compliance, and readiness for deployment in operational environments. Performance is required at a facility in Philadelphia with a zip code of 19111, and the work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support. The North American Industry Classification System code 311423 identifies this as a food manufacturing activity, specifically within the preserved and dehydrated food sector. Proposals must be submitted by May 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on April 23, 2026, indicating a six-week window for qualified manufacturers to respond. No set-aside provisions are specified, leaving eligibility open to any qualified bidder meeting technical and compliance requirements.

General Info

Produce military-grade shelf-stable dehydrated food in Philadelphia adhering to UGR-M standards by May 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop SupportView Agency

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DEHY-FTRA.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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UGR-M Dehydrated Items

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
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Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
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Production of shelf-stable, dehydrated food items meeting military UGR-M specifications, including formulation, dehydration, packaging, and quality control.

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