Meals-Ready-to-Eat and Humanitarian Daily Rations Service

The government authority located in Linthicum, Maryland requires meals-ready-to-eat and humanitarian daily rations to support disaster survivors or incident workforce personnel in austere environments. The agency needs these meals to sustain individuals engaged in heavy activity, such as training or actual operations, when normal food service facilities are unavailable. This service supports local governments, manages resources, and assists the agency in serving as the official public information source for emergency preparedness. The scope of work requires the delivery of meals-ready-to-eat and humanitarian daily rations within twenty-four to forty-eight hours for emergency requests. Bidders must provide low-sodium, shelf-stable meals-ready-to-eat with a three-year shelf life at eighty degrees Fahrenheit. Each meal must be a self-contained, lightweight, operational ration packed in a flexible meal bag that fits easily into field clothing pockets, containing an entrée and a side or snack. All products must be packaged to prevent spoilage and withstand handling and severe climates. Eligible bidders must perform the work offsite within the United States. The agency is seeking proposals to determine the budget for a contract period of one year. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on June 17, 2026, and requires all questions to be submitted no later than June 24, 2026.