Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE-style) Production & Packaging

The contract involves the manufacture and packaging of shelf-stable, individual military meal units designed to meet the stringent specifications of the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. These meal units are formatted similarly to MREs and must adhere to official military logistics standards, including labeling, nutritional content, durability under field conditions, and compatibility with existing supply chains. Production processes must ensure consistent quality, extended shelf life without refrigeration, and compliance with all federal and military food safety regulations. Packaging must be resilient, tamper-evident, and clearly marked with required military identifiers and usage instructions to support deployment in diverse operational environments. The product is intended for delivery to military personnel in various theaters and must align with the DLA’s procurement and distribution protocols. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311999 for Other Food Manufacturing and is posted for potential bidders through the DIBBS platform. While specific quantities and delivery timelines are not detailed here, performance is expected to support long-term military readiness objectives, requiring scalable production capacity, reliable supply chain management, and adherence to exacting quality control benchmarks. Compliance with all labeling and traceability requirements is mandatory to ensure seamless integration into military logistics operations.