Religious (Halal) Ready-to-Eat Meal Production

The contract involves the manufacture and packaging of Halal-certified, individual ready-to-eat meals designed to meet stringent military specifications and federal food safety standards. These meals are intended for use by U.S. military personnel and must adhere to religious dietary requirements as defined by Halal certification, ensuring they are produced using approved ingredients and processes that comply with Islamic law. The production process encompasses end-to-end operations from ingredient sourcing and formulation to final packaging, with strict quality control measures in place to guarantee consistency, safety, and shelf stability under operational conditions. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. While specific locations and point of contact details are not provided, the place of performance and award information indicate the work will support federal military supply chains. The contract was posted in 2026 and is referenced through official DLA procurement channels, suggesting it is part of a larger logistical effort to supply religiously compliant rations to service members deployed globally. Compliance with both military nutritional standards and Halal certification is mandatory, and failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or penalties.