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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE-style) Manufacturing

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This subcontract with the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense focuses on the full-scale production of military-compliant Tailored Operational Training Meals. The scope of work encompasses the entire manufacturing lifecycle, including formulation, cooking, packaging, labeling, and rigorous quality control for bulk quantities of shelf-stable, MRE-style meals. Classified under NAICS code 311911, the contract ensures that all produced meals meet specific military standards for operational training. The agreement is managed through the Defense Logistics Agency to provide high-volume, ready-to-eat nutritional solutions for defense personnel.

General Info

DLA subcontract for full-scale production of military-compliant Tailored Operational Training Meals.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

311911 - Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE3S126F1425.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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PostedAug 17

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Full Description

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Full-scale production of shelf-stable, military-compliant Tailored Operational Training Meals (TOTM), including formulation, cooking, packaging, labeling, and quality control in bulk quantities.

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