Insulated Food Container – Improved and Insulated Beverage Container - Improved

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is seeking information on improved insulated food containers and insulated beverage containers with enhanced thermal performance, collapsible design, and optional active thermal management capability. The containers should be able to maintain hot food at ≥140°F and cold food at ≤41°F for a certain period. The scope of work includes designing and manufacturing the containers, as well as providing technical data packages and test data. The key requirements include: • Passive thermal performance requirements • Insulation requirements • Serving-line performance test • Collapsibility and reduced logistics footprint • Phase change material integration • Physical and weight requirements • Insert pan configuration • Cleanability • Technical data package • Active thermal management (optional) • Durability and environmental requirements • Regulatory and safety compliance The RFI is intended to identify potential sources and gather information for future procurements.