Specialty Dietary and Religious Meal Components

The contract seeks specialized food service providers to supply halal, kosher, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal components tailored to the dietary and religious needs of military personnel stationed at Fort Drum, with stringent requirements for strict physical separation during processing, accurate labeling, and a minimum 98 percent acceptance quality level for all deliveries. All food items must meet exacting standards to ensure compliance with religious dietary laws and medical restrictions, with full traceability and contamination prevention protocols enforced throughout the supply chain. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing. Proposals must be submitted by July 1, 2026, and the work is performance-based under the oversight of the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, emphasizing reliability, consistency, and adherence to military dietary regulations.