Memo_to_DLA_Troop_Support_INDO_PACIFIC.docx

09 OCT 19

Subj: REQUEST TO PROCURE NUTRITIONAL ITEMS FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP THREE

1. Naval Special Warfare Group THREE (NSWG-3) has identified a critical requirement for procuring bars, powders, and gels/chews as stated in section 3 below. This is a limited purchase to evaluate the effectiveness of the specific products which were selected based upon the prior initial screening of ingredients, certifications, and formulations of products from a larger list of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items. Based upon the evaluation of each product's use under training and operational conditions, subsequent decisions will be made regarding the specific brands purchased for this initial buy, and the general ingredients and formulations representative of potentially other acceptable products, to develop a future acquisition strategy which meets operational requirements while fostering increased vendor competition when nutritional supplements are procured on a recurring basis.

2. All NSW Operator face challenging individualized and situational physiological dietary requirements that are SOF specific. In particular are Seal Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Operators; they face numerous challenges that are unique to their mission requirement to include exposure to cold temperatures, tights quarters and barometric pressure. The SDV operators deploy for purpose and it is critical to have nutritional products available for the individuals prior to November 2019. The high risk demand on the operator is constant and the delta between success and possible catastrophic failure is minute.

3. The following products align with operator needs in NSWG-3 unique environments, and provide a first and second choice for every category.

All bars must contain:

Calories: 110-250 kcals Total fat <12 gm, with saturated fats < 3gm Protein 6-20gm Carbohydrates 5-30gm Sugars 5-15gm ~ No artificial coloring or dyes, no trans fats, no high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.

~ Made with real food ingredients and minimally processed ingredients to be optimally digested and offer a slow and sustained rise in blood glucose.

~ It must be lightweight and in a single serving size with high-quality packaging for easy packing/travel and minimal mess.

~Rx Bars and Epic Bars would be the ideal choice

All protein powders must contain:

Calories: 90-150 kcals Total fat <4 gm, saturated fats < 2gm All protein powders must be third party tested and approved.

Protein 15-30gm Carbohydrates 0-10gm Sugars 0-5gm ~ No artificial coloring or dyes, no high fructose corn syrup.

~ Offer both a vegan lactose/allergen-free variety as well as a whey protein for optimal muscle replenishment.

~ It must be lightweight and in a single serving and high-quality packaging for easy packing/travel and minimal mess.

~Garden of Life Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder single packets, garden of life organic plant based protein powder single packets, muscle milk naturals whey protein powder single packets, and organic plant based protein powder single packets would be the ideal choice

All energy gels must contain:

Gels must be between:

Calories: 90-110 kcals Total fat <3 gm, saturated fats 0gm Protein 0-3gm Carbohydrates 15-30gm Sugars 15-30gm ~ No artificial coloring or dyes, no high fructose corn syrup, low in dietary fiber.

~ All Gels are made with complex sugars involving glucose, fructose, sucrose and/or maltodextrin to allow for an optimal absorption and rise and sustained blood sugar level.

~ They may contain a small amount of natural caffeine, but does not exceed 250mg/serving.

~ It must be lightweight and in a single serving and high-quality packaging (does not leak) for easy packing/travel and minimal mess.

~Honey Stinger Gel (Ginsting flavor) and GU energy gels would be the ideal choice.