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--Microbiological testing to evaluate existing Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAPS) of fresh fruits and vegetables to support the safety of the extended shelf life packaging strategy.

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The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, is undertaking a six-month research project focused on microbiological testing of existing Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAPS) for fresh fruits and vegetables. This effort aims to evaluate and support the safety of extended shelf life packaging strategies, ultimately identifying practical solutions to maintain harvest-quality products for the U.S. Navy Fleet. The contract is to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to NSF Davis Fresh, a division of NSF International, based on their specialized expertise, patented technologies, and unique capabilities to assist in developing safer containers and providing necessary data to extend shelf life for various fresh produce commodities. The project is structured into three main phases involving microbiological testing and evaluation of current packaging concepts, with an optional fourth phase to establish food safety program requirements based on earlier findings. The work will focus on optimizing shipping configurations and membrane technologies that contribute to prolonged freshness and safety of produce. Services will be provided FOB Destination, and all inspections and acceptance will be conducted at the point of delivery. This acquisition is awarded via other than full and open competition under FAR authority due to the sole-source nature of the vendor. The research supports a critical food safety initiative within the Department of Defense, with inquiries and questions directed to the contracting division by the specified deadline.

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Six-month microbiological testing of MAPS by NSF Davis Fresh to extend fresh produce shelf life.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJul 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA has a research and development requirement to conduct microbiological testing to evaluate existing Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAPS) of fresh fruits and vegetables to support the safety of the extended shelf life packaging strategy. Completion of this effort shall lead to the identification of practicable solutions for providing harvest quality product in support of the US Navy Fleet. NSF Davis Fresh, a division of N SF International, has the credentials, affiliations and patented technology to provide the unique research and design expertise to enable the government to develop containers for safer shelf life extensions and provide the pertinent data to promote shelf e xtensions of various fresh produce commodities. The Government anticipates awarding one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to NSF International, 789 Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9723 on a basis of other than full and open competition under the autho rity of FAR Subpart 6.302.1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This contract is being awarded for a six month research effort which will consist of 3 phases and an optional 4th phase. Phases I through III consists of microbiological testing and evaluation and will support the identification of existing concept technology for selected fresh produce packaged in the best shipping configurations and utilizations of membrane technology for extende d shelf life performance. The optional Phase IV will use the previous phases research to develop food safety program requirements. Services shall be FOB Destination and inspection and acceptance shall be at destination by the cognizant receiving authority . The North American Industry Classification System Identifier for this procurement is 541710; the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. There is no solicitation document available for this acquisition. Interested sources shall make any inquiri es about this work no later than 20 Jul 2007. Reference note 22. Questions concerning this synopsis can be directed to Valerie DeAngelis, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov.

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