Ready-to-Eat Meal (RTE) Food Supply

The contract is for the supply of packaged, shelf-stable ready-to-eat meals that meet strict military nutrition, sanitation, and storage standards, ensuring durability and safety in field and operational environments. These meals must be formulated to provide balanced caloric and nutritional content suitable for sustained military use, with packaging designed to withstand extreme temperatures, prolonged storage, and rough handling without compromising integrity or safety. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 311919, indicating a focus on other food manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Performance is expected to be centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the zip code 19111 likely serving as the primary logistics or distribution hub. Although no point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the contract structure implies eligibility for qualified subcontractors supplying to prime contractors under the broader DoD procurement framework. All submissions must comply with federal military specifications for food safety, shelf life, and operational readiness.