Tailored Operation Training Meal (TOTM)
ID: 8970Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Specialty Canning (311422)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/198810d44d3841c5a8817a4ef551efb9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is soliciting proposals for the Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM), a self-contained meal packet designed for military use. Each TOTM meal bag is lightweight, fits easily into military clothing pockets, and provides a minimum of 950 calories, with the entire meal ready to eat except for beverages; it can be consumed cold or heated as needed. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that military personnel have access to nutritious and convenient meals during operations. Interested vendors can reach out to Michael Olsakowski at michael.olsakowski@dla.mil or Tiendung Nguyen at tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil for further details regarding the solicitation SPE3S124R0014.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Olsakowski
    (215) 737-7127
    michael.olsakowski@dla.mil
    Tiendung Nguyen
    (215) 737-3625
    tiendung.nguyen@dla.mil
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    SF30_SPE3S124R00140001.PDF
    SF30_SPE3S124R00140002.PDF
    SF30_SPE3S124R00140003.PDF
    SF33_SPE3S124R0014.PDF
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