Fresh-like Products with Extended Shelf-lives

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is seeking information on fresh-like products with extended shelf-lives for military field feeding and Navy standard core menu. The goal is to procure dry single ingredients or dried ready-to-eat convenience meals. The products should have a minimum shelf-life of 36 months, target rehydration time of 10-12 minutes, and be easily prepared. The products should also meet Army Regulation 40-25 Nutrition and Menu Standards for Human Performance Optimization Compliance and have a reduced logistical footprint. Some key requirements include: • A minimum shelf-life of 36 months without significant degradation of nutritional value or sensory quality • Target rehydration time of 10-12 minutes using hot water • Easy preparation method • Compliance with Army Regulation 40-25 Nutrition and Menu Standards for Human Performance Optimization • Logistical footprint reduction • Commercial maturity with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, 7, 8, or 9 • Commercially available packaging • Estimated unit costs if produced at scale