Advanced Technology for Extending Shelf Life of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables During Storage and Transportation
ID: DLA254-005Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Advanced Technology for Extending Shelf Life of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables During Storage and Transportation

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DLA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11878

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking innovative solutions to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables (FF&V) during storage and transportation within military supply chains. The objective is to develop safe, effective, and scalable technologies that can reduce spoilage, enhance quality, and improve logistical efficiency, addressing the significant loss of up to 30% of FF&V during transit and storage. This initiative focuses on technologies such as ethylene-absorbing materials, controlled-atmosphere packaging, and edible coatings, with an emphasis on operational compatibility and cost-effectiveness. Interested technology companies must be ITAR-certified and submit proposals by May 21, 2025, for consideration in this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which includes multiple phases for feasibility studies, technology refinement, and potential commercialization.

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