- Country: USA
- Summary: Pouch Converters Capable of Fabricating, Filling, Processing (via commercial sterilization) Group Sized Serving Pouches
- UST Ref No: 113719739
- Deadline: 07 Feb 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: W911QY25POUCHCONVERTERS
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SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) in identifying industrial sources and capabilities to fabricate, fill and process (via commercial sterilization) a Group Serving Pouch (GSP), which will be included in the U.S. military-s Group Ration Platform.
The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to Jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil and Danielle.l.froio-blumsack.civ@army.mil by February 7, 2025 5 PM EST.
Description: DEVCOM-SC is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) on industrial sources and relevant capabilities pertaining to pouch fabrication, filling and processing of vegetable-based food components for use in Group Rations.
Specific Specifications: • Capability to fabricate (or procure) GSPs, fill with vegetable and brine mixture, and commercially sterilize. • Volumetric size of the GSP shall be between 24 to 144 ounces. • Targeted shelf life of the pouch is 3 years at 80F • Residual gas volume in the filled and sealed GSP shall not exceed 250 cc. • The material used for the pouch shall be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use with food in accordance with 21 CFR, Parts 170-199 or other standards and regulations. • The closure seal width shall be a minimum 1/8 inch for conventional heat seals or a minimum 1.0 mm for ultrasonic seals. • The pouches shall be filled and hermetically sealed such that after thermal processing, the pouches shall withstand an internal pressure of 10 psig for 30 seconds, while the pouch is held between plates with a 2-inch distance between them. • Pouches must pass a distribution testing sequence, which consists of drop and vibration testing
Deliverables: All documentation submitted shall be submitted as MS Word, Adobe PDF, MS PowerPoint, Visio, or MS Excel files.
1. Respondents: The White Paper should be written in respondent format, double spaced, and minimum font size of 10 pt... - Documents:
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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Pouch Converters Capable of Fabricating, Filling, Processing (via commercial sterilization) Group Sized Serving Pouches. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 113719739 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-02-07.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
