Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is seeking industry interest in participating in the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) acquisition program. The MRE is a self-contained operational ration designed to sustain an individual engaged in heavy activity. Interested parties should forward information that addresses their capabilities, including USDA approval, FDA compliance, and the ability to produce both pumpable and placeable retortable products. Key requirements include: • Plant is USDA approved and FDA compliant • Company is not barred from obtaining US Government contracts • Shall comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act • Must be able to produce both pumpable and placeable retortable products for MRE's • Will certify they can meet the requirements and specifications for both food and packaging of NSN 8970-00-149-1094 • Provide listing of current open capacity percentage and in-house existing production equipment • Provide listing of similar retortable 3 year shelf stable pouched products produced in the last 2 years • Square footage of the facility and an inventory handling system to store numerous Ration National Contract (RNC) and Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) components