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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Optimizing Packaging Requirements for Extended Shelf Life of Diverse Meal Components in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 18 Apr 2026 and is scheduled to close on 08 May 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 139724694, while the tender notice number is W911QY26_OPTIMIZING_PACKAGING and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Optimizing Packaging Requirements for Extended Shelf Life of Diverse Meal Components
Deadline: 08 May 2026
Posting Date: 18 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139724694
Document Ref. No.: W911QY26_OPTIMIZING_PACKAGING
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide information to determine ideal packaging barrier requirements to achieve a three-year shelf life for a variety of meals, ranging from simple snacks to complex dishes. It involves analyzing product degradation (moisture sorption and oxidation), evaluating packaging materials, and using simulations to predict shelf life and identify optimal packaging solutions.
The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] by May 8, 2026 by 5 PM EDT.
Description: DEVCOM-SC is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) on technologies or capabilities to assist with analyzing product degradation (moisture sorption and oxidation), and using simulations to predict shelf life and identify optimal barrier requirements for packaging.
Specific Specifications:
1) Product Analysis and Characterization - to understand the intrinsic properties of the various meals, a comprehensive analysis is required, which involves the following capabilities:
Capability Description
Establishing Define acceptable limits for both microbial growth (water activity
Degradation and undesirable changes in texture, solubility, and color.
Limits
2) Modeling and Simulation - to predict the shelf life and performance of different packaging options without extensive real-world testing, the following capabilities are needed:
Capability Description
Shelf-Life Software to simulate the impact of different packaging systems on the shelf
Simulation life of the varous meal components. This includes conducting sensitivity
analyses for various storage conditions.
Kinetic Kinetic models for both sorption and based on the
Modeling experimental data. This allows for the prediction
of how the products will change o...
Notice ID: w911qy26_optimizing_packaging
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w6qk acc-apg natick
Product Service Code: aj12 - general science and technology r&d services; general science and technology; applied research
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Inactive Dates: may 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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