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Ready-to-Eat Heated Food Supply (Well, Hot Food)

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Response Deadline07/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves the procurement and delivery of pre-packaged, heated ready-to-eat food units identified by NSN 7360-01-595-4775, specifically designed to meet military subsistence requirements. These food units must be produced, packaged, and shipped under strict quality and safety standards to ensure they are fully cooked, thermally stabilized, and ready for immediate consumption without additional preparation. The scope encompasses end-to-end logistics, from manufacturing through final delivery, with all components adhering to military specifications for nutritional content, shelf life, and field usability in diverse operational environments. The subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Subsistence FSE Supply Chain and is classified under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, indicating a rapid turnaround for vendor submissions. Performance is expected to support global military operations with no specific location designated for delivery, implying flexible and scalable distribution to various theater locations. Vendors must demonstrate capability in large-scale production, compliance with defense food procurement protocols, and reliable supply chain management to meet mission-critical feeding requirements.

General Info

Procurement of military-ready meals meeting strict safety, nutrition, and shelf-life standards for global distribution.

Agency

Department Of Defense → SUBSISTENCE FSE SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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Timeline

PostedJul 16

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Response DeadlineJul 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SUBSISTENCE FSE SUPPLY CHAIN

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Procurement and delivery of pre-packaged, heated ready-to-eat food units (NSN: 7360-01-595-4775) for military subsistence, including production, packaging, and logistics.

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