Optimizing Packaging Requirements for Extended Shelf Life of Diverse Meal Components

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide information to determine ideal packaging barrier requirements to achieve a three-year shelf life for a variety of meals, ranging from simple snacks to complex dishes. It involves analyzing product degradation (moisture sorption and oxidation), evaluating packaging materials, and using simulations to predict shelf life an...