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

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This subcontract with the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense focuses on the production and packaging of shelf-stable, MRE-style operational training meals. The scope of work includes full meal assembly, vacuum sealing, and the creation of durable, field-ready packaging to ensure the meals are suitable for operational environments. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 311991 and was posted on August 11, 2026. It serves as a specialized manufacturing agreement to provide the military with reliable, ready-to-eat nutrition solutions designed for training and field use.

General Info

Subcontract with DLA for production and packaging of shelf-stable operational training meals.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE3S1-25-D-Z102.

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 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Manufacture and package shelf-stable, MRE-style operational training meals including full meal assembly, vacuum sealing, and durable field-ready packaging.

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