Meals for National Relief Efforts

This contract seeks the acquisition of commercial shelf-stable meals to support FEMA emergency response efforts. The meals must meet specific technical criteria, including a minimum shelf life of nine months at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and contain at least 600 kilocalories per serving. They should not include any fluid drinks and must be ready-to-eat and shelf stable. The packaging for meals providing between 600 and 900 kilocalories must be clearly labeled with instructions to distribute three meals per day per person, while packaging for meals exceeding 900 kilocalories should direct the issuance of two meals per day. This is an unrestricted acquisition posted in June 2013 under solicitation number SPM3S1-13-MEALS, classified under NAICS code 424410, which covers grocery and related product merchant wholesalers. The contract specialist overseeing this procurement is Karla G. Thompkins, who can provide interested parties with the Basic Ordering Agreement and proposal requirements. The procurement is designed to ensure the availability of high-quality, nutritious meal options that are easy to distribute and store during national relief efforts.