MCW Halal & MCW Kosher - Sources Sought

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia is seeking information from vendors regarding the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Halal & Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Kosher Ration. The MCW Halal & MCW Kosher Ration is intended to feed individuals in the Military Services who maintain a strict religious diet that withstands cold weather feeding. Each meal includes one Halal or Kosher certified entrée along with complementary items that meet the same religious certification standards. • The meal should provide a minimum of 1,500 calories. • The minimum shelf life of the meal should be twenty-four months at 80°F from the date of package. • Each case of Halal or Kosher rations should contain twelve meals, featuring at least six different entrée varieties—six meat-based and six vegetarian options. • All components and accessory items within the case should be Halal or Kosher certified. The DLA is seeking information on vendors' capabilities to produce and supply the MCW Halal & MCW Kosher Ration, including their experience with Halal and Kosher certification, production facilities, and delivery schedules.