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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE-Style) Manufacturing and Packaging

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The contract requires the manufacture and packaging of ready-to-eat military-spec training meals conforming to NSN 8970-01-628-7262, encompassing all stages from formulation and cooking to sealing and batch testing to ensure shelf stability, nutritional compliance, and safety standards. The work must meet rigorous defense requirements for long-term storage, environmental resilience, and consistent quality across production batches, with full accountability for shelf-life validation and food safety protocols. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency, classified under NAICS code 311991 for other food manufacturing. The performance location is not specified, but all deliverables must align with military specifications and be delivered in accordance with the referenced contract and delivery terms. The solicitation was posted in July 2026 and is part of a larger defense supply effort to support training and operational readiness through reliable, shelf-stable rations.

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Manufacture and package military-spec ready-to-eat meals meeting defense standards for shelf stability and safety.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Manufacture and package shelf-stable, military-spec training meals meeting NSN 8970-01-628-7262 requirements, including formulation, cooking, sealing, and batch testing for shelf life and safety.

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