FREEZE DRIED FOOD BOXES TO REPLACE MREs IN FIRE CA

The Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho is soliciting eleven pre-packaged one-person one-year supply units of freeze-dried meal entrees to replace Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) for wildland fire operations. The products must be brand name or equal to Mountain House individual pouches, with each unit delivering a minimum of 2,000+ calories per day and 53 grams of protein daily, featuring pouches containing no more than two servings each and a shelf stability of at least ten years. Each pre-packaged unit must include 20% vegetarian alternatives and be boxed in monthly supplies with equally distributed meal varieties to eliminate government repackaging requirements. Award selection will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with evaluation focusing on complete submission packages that include technical specifications, nutritional facts breakdown, three past performance references, and confirmation of delivery schedule capability. The proposal deadline is April 8, 2026, with contract award scheduled for April 14, 2026, and a critical delivery date of May 9, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing), and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract includes pricing on an all-inclusive basis with FOB destination to Boise, Idaho, and no specific budget range is disclosed in the available materials. Bidders must maintain active SAM.gov registration at the time of solicitation closing and submit proposals electronically to dbarker@ios.doi.gov, with payment processing conducted through the Department of Interior's Internet Payment Platform (IPP).