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

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The contract encompasses the manufacture and packaging of shelf-stable, military-compliant Tailored Operational Training Meals designed to meet stringent Department of Defense standards. This includes all phases of production—cooking, formulation, packaging, labeling, and rigorous quality control—to ensure each meal is durable, nutritionally balanced, and fully compliant with military specifications for operational training use. The meals resemble MRE-style rations but are tailored specifically for training scenarios, requiring consistent adherence to safety, stability, and readiness protocols under varying environmental conditions. Production will be carried out under a subcontract governed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the North American Industry Classification System code 311999 indicating specialty food manufacturing. The work is not restricted to a specific geographic location, and performance is expected to align with federal defense supply chain requirements. Although no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, the contract is publicly accessible through the DIBBS portal, reflecting its formal procurement status and the critical role it plays in supporting military readiness through reliable, field-tested nutrition solutions.

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Manufacture and packaging of military-compliant, shelf-stable training meals meeting DOD standards.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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Manufacture and packaging of shelf-stable, military-compliant Tailored Operational Training Meals (TOTM) including cooking, labeling, and quality control per military standards.

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