Attachment A - Cat I Oral Nutritional Products - Descriptions.xls
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- Solicitation number
- 36W79725R0001
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- Department of Veterans Affairs
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This document is an attachment specifying detailed requirements for Category I Therapeutic Oral Nutritional Products for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center. The specification covers 15 distinct product categories across shelf-stable and frozen nutritional products, including high-calorie drinks, protein supplements, diabetic nutritional drinks, and frozen nutritional shakes. Each product type has precise nutritional specifications, including detailed requirements for calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and packaging characteristics.
The solicitation (Reference Number 36W79725R0001) is for an Indefinite Delivery-Requirements contract anticipated to have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The VA plans to issue the full Request for Proposal on May 1, 2025, with proposals due no less than 30 days after solicitation. The contract will be a lowest-priced, technically acceptable procurement under NAICS code 311999, with full and open competition. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will need to submit product samples, including 3 containers of each flavor and 15 complete sets of nutritional information, with specific packaging and labeling requirements such as IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) compliance.
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| CATEGORY I | Therapeutic Oral Nutritional Products |
| Item # | #1-11 Shelf Stable Products #12-14 Frozen Products |
| Items: # 1-11 SHELF STABLE | |
| I-1 | High Calorie (1.5 cal) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-2 | Dense Calorie (2.0-2.3 cal) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-3 | Basic Nutritional Drink Mix; Powder, Ready-to-Mix, Flavored, Good Taste, Bulk Pack |
| I-4 | High Protein (15-20 g) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-5 | Very High Protein (25-30 g), Low Cal; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-6 | Plant Based Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-7 | Diabetic Nutritional Drink with Fiber; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-8 | Clear Liquid (1-1.3 cal/ml) Nutritional Drink Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Bottles or Brik Pak |
| I-9 | Oral Gelatin protein Supplement, Individual Portions |
| I-10 | Oral Gelatin protein Supplement, Individual Portions, Sugar Free |
| I-11 | Juice with Fiber, Ready-to-Serve, Good Taste, Individual Serving |
| Items: # 12 - 14 FROZEN | |
| I-12 | Nutritional Shake (1.5-1.7 Cal), Frozen, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Cartons and Bulk, if available |
| I-13 | Nutritional Shake (1.5-1.7 Cal), Frozen, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, No Sugar Added, Individual Cartons and Bulk, if available |
| I-14 | High Calorie (2.0 Cal) Nutritional Shake; Frozen, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Cartons |
| I-15 | Nutritional Frozen Pudding-like Treat, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste |
| Special Notes: | |
| 1 | Items I-9 and I-10: Chilled or room temperature must be and maintain IDDSI level 4 – Extremely Thick formerly known as honey or pudding-like consistency. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. |
| 2 | Item I-15: Frozen Pudding-like Treat must thaw to a IDDSI level 3 – Moderately Thick OR level 4 – Extremely Thick formerly known as honey or pudding-like consistency. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. |
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Cat I Oral Prds Spec FINAL
| Cat I | Therapeutic Oral Nutritional Products | |||||||||||||
| Item # | Product Description and Requirements: #1-11 Shelf Stable Products #12-15 Frozen Products | |||||||||||||
| I-1 | High Calorie (1.5 cal) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | Calories | Protein | Fats | Carbs | Fiber | ||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 oz portion | 1.5 | 350 - 375 | 13- 20 | 14 - 25 % | 11- 18 | 28- 45 % | 30- 52 | 35 - 70% | 0 - 4 | 170 - 330 | 260-600 | None | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. Suitable for lactose intolerance. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Must be Vanilla, Chocolate, and Other Flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-250 mL container, brik pack or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be a pourable container, brik pack or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -1. | |||||||||||||
| I-2 | Dense Calorie (2.0 cal) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Fats | Carbs | Fiber | ||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 oz portion | 2.0 - 2.3 | 470-575 | 18- 23 | 15- 17 % | 20- 32 | 35-51% | 50- 60 | 33-46% | < 1.5 | 170-380 | 280-600 | None | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. suitable for lactose intolerance and low residue. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Must be Vanilla and Other Flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-250 mL container,brik pack or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be a pourable container, brik pack or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -2. | |||||||||||||
| I-3 | Basic Nutritional Drink Mix; Powder, Ready-to-Mix, Flavored, Good Taste, Bulk Pack | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 oz portion size | 0.5 -1.10 | >110 | 6.0- 12.0 | 12- 20% | 0.9 | 0-35% | >22 | 45- 75 % | 0-3 | 90-200 | 190-420 | None | |
| Specifications: | Powder product must provide nutrients when mixed. Must be easy to reconstitute. Should have good flavor and taste. Shelf Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: Vanilla and Other flavors if available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 390-460 g container w/ measured scoop | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Easy open, resealable canister or container (separate plastic cover for closing after opening is acceptable) w/ measured scoop. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 2 - container of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -3. | |||||||||||||
| I-4 | High Protein (15-20 g) Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 oz portion size | 0.6-1.0 | 160-240 | 15-20.0 | 20-81 | 1.5-7 | 9.0-28% | 16.0-35.0 | 45-55 % | 0-4 | 140-235 | 140-470 | None | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. Suitable for lactose intolerance. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: Vanilla and Other flavors if available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-250 mL container, brik pack, or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be a pourable brik pack w/ straw, or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -4. | |||||||||||||
| I-5 | Very High Protein (25-30 g), Low Calorie Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 to 11 oz portion size | 0.4-0.6 | 100-200 | 25.0-45.0 | 70-80 | 1.5-7 | 9.0-28% | <8.0 g | 7.0- 15% | 0-5 | 150-300 | 380-510 | None | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. Suitable for lactose intolerance. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: Vanilla and Other flavors if available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-330 mL container, brik pack, or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be a pourable brik pack w/ straw, or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -5. | |||||||||||||
| I-6 | Plant Based Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | Calories | Protein | Fats | Carbs | Fiber | ||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8-11 oz portion size | .5-1.1 | 180-330 | 12.0- 25.0 | 19-45 | 5.0-13% | 24.0-35% | 13.0-40.0 | 25-60% | 0-8 | 160-300 | 210-600 | NONE | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. suitable for lactose intolerance. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Vanilla and Other flavors if available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-330 mL container, brik pack, or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be pourable brik pack w/ straw, or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -6. | |||||||||||||
| I-7 | Diabetic Nutritional Drink; Liquid, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 8 oz portion size | X | 220-250 | 10.0 - 20.0 | 15- 35 % | 5.0- 15.0 | 35- 45 % | 20- 30 | 33 - 48 % | 0.0 - 8.0 | 200-270 | 250-380 | None | |
| Specifications: | Must be liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product. suitable for lactose intolerance. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Vanilla and Other flavors if available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 237-250 mL container, brik pack, or resealable bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be pourable brik pack w/ straw, or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -7. | |||||||||||||
| I-8 | Clear Liquid, (1-1.3 cal/ml) Nutritional Drink, Flavored, Good Taste Liquid, Ready-to-Serve | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 6, 8, or 9oz portion | 120 - 300 | 5 - 10 | 12 - 15% | 0 | 40- 70 | 85 -90% | 0 | 0- 80 | 0- 50 | Vit C 20-90 mg/unit | |||
| Specifications: | Must be clear liquid ready to serve, flavored, good tasting product with Vitamin C. suitable for lactose intolerance and low residue. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Flavors as available | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 6, 8, or 9 oz container, brik pack, or resealable bottle.. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be easily opened brik pack or bottle with resealable cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -8. | |||||||||||||
| I-9 | Oral Gelatin Protein Supplement, Indiv Portions | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 4 oz gelatin or 60-80 mL liquid | X | 80-250 | 12-25g | 0-10 | X | 0-25 | 0-150 | ||||||
| Specifications: | Must be Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Flavors as available | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 oz container or 60-80mL container | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be easily opened resealable bottle or pull top container. Must be IDDSI Level 4. Products should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -9. | |||||||||||||
| I-10 | Oral Gelatin Protein Supplement, Indiv Portions, Sugar free | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 4 oz gelatin or 60-80 mL liquid | X | 80-100 | 20 | X | X | X | 0 - 3 | ||||||
| Specifications: | Sugar free,Must be Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Flavors as available | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 oz container or 60-80mL container | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be easily opened resealable bottle or pull top container . Must be IDDSI level 4. Products should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -10. | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| I-11 | Juice with Fiber, Ready to Serve, good taste Bulk and individual | 80- 100 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19- 22 | 3 - 5 | 5 - 20 | 150 - 350 | 100% Juice 100 % RDI Vit C / unit | |||||
| Specifications: | Must have added fiber, ready to serve and good tasting product. Made from 100% Juice Concentrate Must contain 60 mg Vitamin C in a single serving. Shelf- Stable | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Flavors as available | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 - 9 oz cup or brik pack and if available 32 - 48 oz resealable, pourable brik pack or plastic bottle. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in sealed cup, brik pack w/ straw, or resealable plastic bottle or if bulk pack available in resealable pourable brik pack or plastic bottle with cap. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -11. | |||||||||||||
| I-12 | Nutritional Shake (1.5-1.7 Cal), Frozen, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Cartons and Bulk, if available | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | Minimum for 4 oz portion size. 6 oz size should be proportionally greater. | 1.5 - 1.7 | 200 - 250 | 6.0 - 8.0 | X | 4.0 - 15.0 | X | 19 - 53 | X | 0 | 60 - 150 | 150-350 | None | |
| Specifications: | Frozen product must have shake-like consistency when thawed with good taste appropriate to flavor. | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 3 Must include Vanilla, Chocolate and Other flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 oz and 6 oz container, and 32 oz container, if available | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging for frozen product and label required. Must be easy open carton. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -12. | |||||||||||||
| I-13 | Nutritional Shake (1.5-1.7 Cal), Frozen, No Sugar added, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Cartons and Bulk, if available | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | Minimum for 4 oz portion size. 6 oz size should be proportionally greater. | 1.5 - 1.7 | 200 - 250 | 6.0 - 8.0 | X | 4.0 - 15.0 | X | 19 - 36 | X | 0 | 60 - 130 | None | ||
| Specifications: | Frozen product must be Sugar free, have shake-like consistency when thawed with good taste appropriate to flavor. | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 3 Must include Vanilla, Chocolate and Other flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 oz and 6 oz container, and 32 oz container, if available | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging for frozen product and label required. Must be easy open carton. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -13. | |||||||||||||
| I-14 | High Calorie (2.0 Cal) Nutritional Shake; Frozen, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste, Individual Cartons | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | Minimum for 4 oz portion size. 8 oz size should be proportionally greater. | 2.00 | 240 | 7.0 - 9.0 | X | 8.0 - 13.0 | X | 22 - 35 | X | 0 | 60 - 140 | X | None | |
| Specifications: | Frozen product must have shake-like consistency when thawed with good taste appropriate to flavor. | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 3 Must include Vanilla, Chocolate and Other flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 oz and 8 oz carton. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging for frozen product and label required. Must be easy open carton. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -14. | |||||||||||||
| I-15 | Nutritional Frozen Pudding-like Treat, Ready-to-Serve, Flavored, Good Taste | |||||||||||||
| CAL/ mL | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | PRO % Cal / Unit | FAT g / Unit | FAT % Cal / Unit | CHO g / Unit | CHO % Cal / Unit | Total g / Unit | Na mg / Unit | K mg / Unit | Other Specific Nutrients | |||
| Required Nutrients: | For 4 - 6 oz portion size | X | 150-300 | 7.0- 12.0 | X | 5.0-14.0 | X | 10-40 | X | 0 | X | X | None | |
| Specifications: | Product must have appealing appearance, good taste appropriate to flavor, and be ready to serve. Thawed product must meet consistency recommendations as defined by IDDSI for level 3 – Moderately Thick formerly know as Nectar thick OR level 4 – Extremely Thick formerly known as Honey and Pudding like consistencies at room temperature. | |||||||||||||
| Flavors: | Minimum: 2 Flavors as available. | |||||||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 4 - 6 oz commercially sealed insulated cup. | |||||||||||||
| Packaging: | Commercial packaging and label required. Must be easy to open commercially sealed, insulated cup. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||||||
| Special Note: | Thawed product must meet consistency recommendations as defined by IDDSI for level 3 – Moderately Thick OR level 4 – Extremely Thick consistencies. Should be labeled as IDDSI level 3 OR Level 4. | |||||||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number I -15. |
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