AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

0001

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

See Block 14

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE SPE3S1 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SPE3S120R0002

X

2020 JUN 10

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE 

DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you 

desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation 

 and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

 A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. 

 IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation

date, etc. ) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

 E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer) (Signature of person authorized to sign)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning

DLA TROOP SUPPORT 

SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY CHAIN 

700 ROBBINS AVENUE 

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5096 

 15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATE SIGNED

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

6/25/2020

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

See Attached Continuation Sheet(s).

(X)

CHECK ONE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) 

13. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. 

 IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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The following changes apply to Solicitation SPE3S1-20-R-0002: 

I. 

A. AOAC test method 2007.04 has been added to PCR-B-013 and PCR-B-055 as a method for moisture testing on indicated 

items. 

B. . The specifications listed below have been updated and incorporated into this solicitation. The specifications are 

available on the Subsistence Frozen Site: http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Operational-rations/frozen/ 

 1.PCR-B-055 Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate, Packaged in a Flexible Pouch, Shelf Stable 

 2.PCR-B-013 Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Packaged in a Pouch. 

II. Transmission of initial proposal materials via email has been hereby authorized under solicitation SPE3S1-20-

R-0002 

III. Starting on page 4, Section B Supplies, Section C delivery; 

Delete "Deliveries will be required to be fulfilled within 60 days of delivery order issuance. Specific delivery 

points will be detailed in a delivery order (Troop Support Form DD_1155)." in its entirety. 

Replace with "Deliveries of the COLD MORE and HOT MORE are expected to be made to the Tracy Depot at the following 

address: 

W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN 

25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD 

REC WHSE 57 

TRACY CA 95304-5000 

US 

Additional delivery points may be included during the life of contract. Specific delivery points will be detailed in 

a delivery order (Troop Support Form DD_1155)." 

All other terms and conditions to the solicitation remain the same.
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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES OR COSTS

B-1 -ITEMS TO BE SUPPLIED 

 

Line 0001: Modular Operational Ration Enhancement 

Cold Weather/High Altitude (COLD 

MORE) ACR-F-002C 

NSN: 8970-01-581-2505 

 

Line 0002: Modular Operational Ration Enhancement 

Hot Weather (HOT MORE) 

ACR-F-002C 

NSN: 8970-01-599-4327 

 

A. Estimated Requirements 

 

Line 0001: COLD MORE - 42,000 cases (CS) per year 

 Line 0002: HOT MORE - 50,000 cases (CS) per year 

 

These estimated quantities are based on forecasts provided by the services. The Government is not obligated to order 

estimated quantities 

 

B. Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC) Quantities 

 

The IQC minimum and IQC maximum quantities for the COLD MORE and HOT MORE are as follows: 

 

COLD MORE: 

Guaranteed Minimum: 21,100 CS 

Maximum over 5 tiers: 410,000 CS 

 

HOT MORE: 

Guaranteed Minimum: 24,800 CS 

Maximum over 5 tiers: 500,000 CS 

 

C. Delivery Schedule 

 

Deliveries will be required to be fulfilled within 60 days of delivery order issuance. Specific delivery points will be 

detailed in a delivery order (Troop Support Form DD_1155). 

 

B-2 General Information 

 

The effective term of the contract will contain five (5) consecutive tiered delivery periods. All five (5) tiers will be 

365 days in length. The first delivery period will begin upon date of award, unless otherwise specified in the 

resultant contract. 

 

The supplies above represent the estimated quantity along with the minimum and maximum quantities to 

be purchased. 

 

This solicitation is unrestricted to business size. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 

under this solicitation is 311422. 
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B-3 Pricing 

 

The effective period of the contract for the Tier 1 will be from effective date of award through 365 days. Tier 2 will 

begin after the 365th day of Tier 1, and will be the same length of 365 days. The same pattern will follow for Tier 3, 

Tier 4, and Tier 5. The performance period of the contract will end on the 365th day of Tier 5. Offerors may submit pricing for the COLD MORE and the HOT MORE, or may submit pricing for only the COLD MORE or only the 

HOT MORE. Pricing must be submitted for the COLD MORE and/or the HOT MORE for all five tiers on an F.O.B 

Destination basis. Failure to offer pricing on all five tiers of either line item may be deemed as non-acceptance of 

the item(s) and/or tier(s), which could result in rejection of the entire proposal as technically unacceptable. Different 

prices may be offered per tier. Offerors may submit their pricing in the format available in section L, or a similar 

format. Refer to Section L for business/price proposal submissions requirements and Section M for business/price 

proposal evaluation procedures. 

 

B-4 Indefinite Quantity Contract: 

 

This solicitation will result in an Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC), as provided in FAR Clause 52.216-22 

Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995). In an IQC, the Government awards a range of quantities rather than a single fixed 

quantity. The bottom of the range is the minimum (the IQC minimum quantity), which the Government is obliged 

to order and which is all it is committed to order. The top of the range is the maximum (The IQC maximum 

quantity) which is the largest quantity the Government may order, and which the contractor agrees to provide if 

ordered. The Government may order a quantity within that range. Sometimes an estimated quantity is stated also; 

this may be the same as the minimum or the maximum, or it may be a quantity within the IQC range. 

 

B-5 Product Demonstration Models (PDMs): 

 

Acceptable PDMs, also referred to as approved PDMs, will be used as production standards by both the Contractor 

and the Government. The production lots/product-codes used as the production standards by both the Contractor 

and the Government shall be identical. The approval of any PDM will not constitute a waiver of the requirement 

that all delivered product must meet all other solicitation/contractual requirements, such as but not limited to, 

analytical requirements, physical requirements, microbiological requirements and/or performance requirements 

unless specifically stated by the Contracting Officer. The offeror/contractor shall be responsible for the shipment 

of PDM samples to Natick, to DLA Troop Support, and to hold samples at the Contractor's site 

 

The contractor is required to retain and possess its own set of approved PDMs and will be responsible for the 

distribution of approved PDMs to Government entities, when required by the Contracting Officer, throughout contract 

performance.” 

 

Initial PDM:

 

PDMs must be submitted prior to the close of the solicitation and found to meet the standards as referenced in the 

MORE specification, ACR-F-002C, and in individual item specification referenced in section C-2 For PDM 

submissions as a part of a proposal in reply to this solicitation, refer to Sections L and M for submission 

instructions and evaluation criteria. Offerors shall warrant that product submitted under any resultant contract 

shall conform to all packaging, labeling and packing requirements as well as analytical requirements. Product 

offered under this solicitation or produced for performance under the resultant contract that does not conform to all 

requirements will not be accepted by the Government. 

 

New PDM (may not apply): 

 

During the course of contract performance, new items may be introduced for delivery during the next delivery 

period. PDMs are required for all new food items and shall be submitted 45 days prior to the start of the delivery 

period in which the new items will be incorporated into the contract. If approved product technical requirements for 
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new food items are not available to meet this requirement, PDMs must be submitted by the contractor within 30 

days from the date the requirements document is published. Contractors shall certify that the PDM(s) conforms to 

all specification/ production description characteristics, or shall adequately describe any differences the PDM may 

have from the requirements of the product description or specification(s). Upon approval by DLA Troop Support, 

the New PDM will become the product standard. 

 

Replacement PDM: 

 

Changes in production methodology or packaging, such as implementation of new technology, may result in a 

product non-comparable to one or more observable characteristics of the production standard. 

 

If it is determined by the Government or the contractor that any change in a product characteristic, other than 

changes to shape or dimension compatible with performance requirements, results in a product that is no longer 

comparable to the production standard, the contractor shall submit a replacement. If it is determined that any 

changes to shape or dimension impact on the ability to compare the new product to the production standard in terms 

of the performance requirements designated for appearance, odor, flavor, and texture, the contractor shall submit a 

replacement. The contractor shall submit a replacement PDM if determined necessary by the Government. 

Contractors shall certify that the PDM(s) conforms to all specification/production description characteristics, or 

shall adequately describe any differences the PDM may have from the requirements of the product description or 

specification(s). 

 

The contractor shall bear all expenses incidental to the submission of Replacement PDMs to Natick and their 

evaluations by Natick.. 

 

Upon approval by DLA Troop Support, the Replacement PDM will become the product standard. 

 

Replenishment PDM 

 

Every 12 months, or as otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer, for finished-product components inspected by 

the Government at origin, the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) will replenish the 

Government's supply of PDM's at origin with 70 PDMs randomly selected from a lot inspected and accepted by the 

Government for all contractual requirements. In addition, the GQAR will randomly select from the lot 32 

replenishment PDMs for Natick and 4 replenishment PDMs for DLA Troop Support.

 

Upon approval by DLA Troop Support, the Replenishment PDM will become the product standard. 

 

Submission Process for New, Replacement, and Replenishment PDMs: 

A total of 32 PDMs of each MORE component shall be submitted as follows: 

 

A total of 32 PDMs of each MORE component shall be sent to: 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

FCDD-SCC-EMR ATTN: Jill Bates 

COMBAT CAPABILITIES COMMAND - SOLDIER CENTER 

10 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE 

NATICK, MA 01760 

Note: The end or side of the Case should have a label, or be printed on the Case, with the following 

information: 

 

Product Demonstration Model Contract Number 

Product Identity 

Lot# 
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Company Name and Address 

Point of Contact Name and Phone Number 

 

Inside the Case, along with the 32 PDMs, should be the required paperwork fully identifying the item; the lot 

number; the contractor; the contract number; the type of PDM (New, Replenishment, or Replacement); the current 

PDM lot number; USDA certification as applicable; analytical and microbiological test results performed by the 

contractor; any other information to assist in identifying the product and conducting the evaluation. Analytical and 

microbiological test results, wherever required, must be submitted with PDMs. 

 

Contractors must maintain possess 70 of their own sets of approved PDMs that were derived from identical 

finished- component production lots and/or identical bulk-component production lots; to be referred to as incommon product- code PDMs. The submitting contractor will send written notification of in-common product-code 

submissions, endorsed by each participating contractor, to DLA Troop Support for approval by the Contracting 

Officer. DLA Troop Support will notify Natick as to which contractors are submitting what in-common productcodes. Once notified of Contracting Officer approval, the submitting Contractor shall include in its submission 

package the identity of the Contractors for whom the submission pertains. The submitting Contractor shall also be 

responsible for the distribution and shipment of any in-common product-code PDM samples to Natick and to DLA 

Troop Support. 

 

1/ Bulk-packed means packing prior to finished-product packaging.

 

Evaluation Process for New, Replacement, and Replenishment PDMs: 

 

A Natick PDM evaluation panel will evaluate New and Replacement PDMs for compliance with product 

specifications and for compliance with the sensory characteristics designated and defined in the product's technical 

documents. These sensory characteristics, namely appearance, odor, flavor, and texture (or combination thereof 

where dictated by the product's technical documents), shall represent distinct sensory characteristic categories and 

shall be evaluated by category by panelist. Each panelist shall assign to each sensory characteristic category a 

quality rating by using a 9-point quality scale, where 9 is the highest rating and 1 the lowest rating. The mean value 

of the panelist's ratings for each sensory characteristic category shall be determined. 

 

Natick shall assign an overall quality scale rating to each New and Replacement PDM that it evaluates. The overall 

rating shall be equal to the mean score of the lowest-rated sensory characteristic category. For each New PDM, an 

overall quality rating of 6.00 through 9.00 shall indicate an acceptable rating and an overall quality rating of 1.00 

through 5.99 shall indicate an unacceptable rating. For each Replacement PDM, an overall quality rating of 6.00 

through 9.00 shall indicate an acceptable rating and an overall quality rating of 1.00 through 5.99 shall indicate an 

unacceptable rating. In addition, for a Replacement PDM to be found “acceptable”, its overall quality rating shall 

be equal to or higher than the original overall quality scale assigned to the Initial, New, or Replacement PDM 

representing the item to be replaced. A lower overall quality rating shall indicate an unacceptable replacement 

rating. 

 

Natick shall evaluate Replenishment PDMs for appearance, odor, flavor and texture; and the evaluation must 

determine the Replenishment PDM to be equal to or better than the existing product standard for all characteristics 

in order to be rated as “Acceptable”. 

The results of Natick's PDM evaluations shall be reported to DLA Troop Support as “Acceptable” or 

“Unacceptable”. An “Acceptable” PDM-rating shall not constitute a waiver of any specification requirement unless 

specifically stated by the Contracting Officer. 

 

B-6 MORE Components. 

 

0001 COLD MORE: 

 

Applesauce, Carbohydrate Enhanced, Sweetened, Regular Style 
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Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar Cheese 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate, Tropical Punch 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate, Grape 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate, Lemon-Lime 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate, Orange 

Caffeinated Chocolate Pudding 

Chewing Gum, Tablet or Disk, With Caffeine, Regular, Cinnamon 

Crackers, Fortified, Plain 

Energy Gel, Mixed Berry 

Energy Gel, Lemon-Lime 

Filled Pretzels, Cheddar Cheese 

First Strike Bar, Chocolate, Regular 

First Strike Bar, Mocha, Mini 

Meat and Poultry Snacks, Cured Beef, Fermented, Chopped and Formed, Sticks, Teriyaki 

Nuts and Raisins with Pan Coasted Chocolate Disks 

Spread Soup Mix, Cheddar Potato with Artificial Bacon Bits Toasted Corn Kernels, Barbecue 

Toaster Pastry, Chocolate Chip 

 

0002 HOT MORE: 

 

Almonds, Unblanched, Smoke Flavored 

Applesauce, Carbohydrate Enhanced, Sweetened, Regular Style 

Applesauce, Carbohydrate Enhanced, Sweetened, Regular Style, Cinnamon 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Fruit Punch 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Grape 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Lemon-Lime 

Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Orange 

Caffeinated Chocolate Pudding 

Chewing Gum, Tablet or Disk, With Caffeine, Regular Peppermint 

Cranberries, Osmotically Dried, Sliced 

Energy Gel, Mixed Berry 

Energy Gel, Lemon-Lime 

Energy Gel, Orange 

Filled Pretzels, Cheddar Cheese 

First StrikeTM Bar Mocha, Mini 

First StrikeTM Bar, Chocolate, Regular 

Nuts and Raisins with Pan Coated Chocolate Disks 

Toasted Corn Kernels, Barbecue 

 

 

 

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD

Technical Data For MORE Assembly And For Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) Components 

 

Technical Data for Food Packet, Modular Operational Ration Enhancement (MORE) Assembly and for 
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Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) Components Specifications and related technical documents related 

to this solicitation/contract can be found at: 

http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Operational-rations/frozen/

The applicable component item descriptions for this solicitation/contract are listed in SPE3S1-20-R-0002, 

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL DATA FOR MORE ASSEMBLY AND FOR 

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL (CFM) COMPONENTS until such time as changed by future 

amendment/modification. The specifications listed in Table I of the ACR-F-002C are for reference to the base 

documents only, not to the applicable version and revision for the referenced specification that is operative. 

Note: The abbreviation “PKG&QAP” below in the Item Descriptions denotes the associated Packaging 

Requirements and Quality Assurance Provisions for that specific Commercial Item Description (CID). 

C-1 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION (ASSEMBLED MORE) 

A. FOOD PACKET, MODULAR OPERATIONAL RATION ENHANCEMENT (MORE), HIGH 

ALTITUDE/COLD WEATHER, 3 menus, 8 packs each menu, 24 packs/box, ACR-F-002C, Type I 

NSN: 8970-01-581-2505 

B. FOOD PACKET, MODULAR OPERATIONAL RATION ENHANCEMENT (MORE), 

HOT WEATHER, 3 menus, 8 packs each menu, 24 packs/box, ACR-F-002C, Type II 

NSN: 8970-01-599-4327 

 

C-2 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL 

(CFM) COMPONENTS) 

ALMONDS, UNBLANCHED, SMOKE FLAVORED; 19 gm flex pg, CID A-A-20164, PKG&QAP, Type 

VI, Style C, 8925-01-525-3597 

APPLESAUCE, CARBOHYDRATE ENHANCED, SWEETENED, REGULAR STYLE; 4.5 oz (128 gm) 

flex pg, PCR-F-002, Type VII, 8915-01-492-5548 

APPLESAUCE, CARBOHYDRATE ENHANCED, SWEETENED, REGULAR STYLE, CINNAMON; 

4.5 oz (128 gm) flex pg, PCR-F-002, Type IX, 8915-01-583-3201 

SNACK CRACKERS, BAKED, CHEDDAR CHEESE; 47 gm flex pg, CID A-A-20195, PKG&QAP, Type 

V, Flavor 1, 8940-01-525-3549 

BEEF SNACKS, STICKS, CURED, FERMENTED, TERIYAKI; 27 gm flex pg, CID A-A-20298, PKG&QAP, 

Variety A, Type IV, Style a, Class 2, Flavor (b), 8940-01-650-9581 

BEVERAGE BASES (POWDERED), FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH 

MALTODEXTRIN, GRAPE; 47 gm flex pg, PCR-B-055, Formulation b, Flavor 2, Design B, 8960-01-545-9643 

 

BEVERAGE BASES (POWDERED), FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH 

MALTODEXTRIN, LEMON-LIME; 47 gm flex pg, PCR-B-055, Formulation b, Flavor 3, Design 

B, 8960-01-545-9639 
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BEVERAGE BASES (POWDERED), FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH 

MALTODEXTRIN, ORANGE; 47 gm flex pg, PCR-B-055, Formulation b, Flavor 4, Design B, 

8960-01-545-9635 

 

BEVERAGE BASES (POWDERED), FORTIFIED WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND ENHANCED WITH 

MALTODEXTRIN, TROPICAL PUNCH; 47 gm flex pg, PCR-B-055, Formulation b, Flavor 5, Design 

B, 8960-01-545-9646 

 

BEVERAGE POWDER, CARBOHYDRATE ELECTROLYTE, FRUIT PUNCH; 24 gm flex pg, PCR-B-013, 

Design B, Flavor I, 8960-01-505-4234 

 

BEVERAGE POWDER, CARBOHYDRATE ELECTROLYTE, GRAPE; 24 gm flex pg, PCR-B-013, Design B, 

Flavor II, 8960-01-505-4236 

 

BEVERAGE POWDER, CARBOHYDRATE ELECTROLYTE, LEMON-LIME; 24 gm flex pg, PCRB-013, Design B, Flavor III, 8960-01-505-4238 

 

BEVERAGE POWDER, CARBOHYDRATE ELECTROLYTE, ORANGE; 24 gm flex pg, PCR-B-013, 

Design B, Flavor IV, 8960-01-505-4240 

 

CAFFEINATED CHOCOLATE PUDDING; 4.5 oz (128 gm) flex pg, PCR-C-081, 8940-01-583-3833 

CHEWING GUM, TABLET OR DISK, WITH CAFFEINE, REGULAR, CINNAMON; 5 pcs/ fin-seal flex 

pg, 8925-01-530-1219 

 

1. CID A-A-20175, PKG&QAP, Type VII, Size B, Style (2), Class 1, Flavor c 

 

2. CID A-A-20175, PKG&, QAP, Type I, Size C, Style (2), Class 1, Flavor c 

 

CHEWING GUM, TABLET OR DISK, WITH CAFFEINE, REGULAR PEPPERMINT, 8925-01-646-6184 

 

1. CID A-A-20175, PKG&QAP, Type VII, Size B, Style (2), Class 1, Flavor a 

 

2. CID A-A-20175, PKG&QAP, Type I, Size C, Style (2), Class 1, Flavor a 

 

CRANBERRIES, SLICED, UNFLAVORED, SWEETENED WITH NUTRITIVE SWEETENERS; 57 gm (2 oz) 

flex pg, CIDD A-A-20299, PKG&QAP, Type VII, Style B, Flavor 1, Class (1), Sweetening Option a, 

Agricultural Practice (A), 8915-01-514-9298 

CORN KERNELS, BARBECUE; 57 gm flex pg, A-A-20195, PKG&QAP, Type VI, Flavor 2, 8940-01-621-5507 

CRACKERS, FORTIFIED, PLAIN; 2/pg, 1.33 oz (37.8 gm) flex and vac pg, PCR-C-037, Type 

I, 8920-00-149-0795 
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ENERGY GEL, MIXED BERRY; 2.1 oz (60 gm) flex pg, PCR-E-018, Flavor I, 

8940-01-585-2043 ENERGY GEL, LEMON-LIME; 2.1 oz (60 gm) flex pg, PCR-E-018, Flavor 

II, 8940-01-585-2046 ENERGY GEL, ORANGE; 2.1 oz (60 gm) flex pg, PCR-E-018, Flavor III, 

940-01-585-2053 

FIRST STRIKETM BAR, CHOCOLATE, REGULAR; 2.3 oz (65 gm) flex pg, PCR-F-001, Flavor I, Style 

A, 8940-01-551-6059 

FIRST STRIKETM BAR MOCHA, MINI; 1.2 oz (35 gm) flex pg, PCR-F-001, Flavor V, Style 

B, 8940-01-551-6021 

NUTS AND RAISINS WITH PAN COATED CHOCOLATE DISKS; 66 gm (2.3 oz) flex pg, PCR-N-003, 

Type II, 8940-01-523-0786 

PRETZELS, CHEDDAR CHEESE FILLED; 51 gm flex pg, CID A-A-20195, PKG&QAP, Type II, Style 

F, Flavor 1, 8940-01-479-1850 

SPREAD SOUP MIX, CHEDDAR POTATO WITH ARTIFICIAL BACON BITS; 1.5 oz (42.5 gm) flex pg, 

PCR- S-023, Type II, 8950-01-585-5534 

 

TOASTER PASTERIES, CHOCOLATE CHIP, SWIRRELED AND/OR DRIZZLED FROSTING; 45 gm ind 

serv 

flex pg, CID A-A-20211, PKG&QAP, Type I, Style B, Flavor 12, Icing Option (c), Grain Composition 

(1), Fortification b, Agricultural practice i, Servings (a), 8920-01-553-3111 

 

C-3 DATE OF PACK 

 

A. RATION ASSEMBLY 

 

1. For assembled ration: Acceptance will be limited to assembled rations containing components which 

have been processed and packed subsequent to date of award, except as otherwise specified below. 

 

2. For crackers at the ration assembly: The crackers shall not be more than 90 days old at time of 

unit packaging. 

 

3. No product shall be older than 180 days (from date of product production) at time of final assembly, 

unless authorized by the contracting officer. These timelines are not applicable if a shorter time is required by the 

contract or the product document (ACR, PCR, CID, etc.) 

B. RATION COMPONENTS 

 

1. Acceptance of components other than wet pack fruit will be limited to product processed and 

packed subsequent to date of award. 

 

2. Acceptance of wet pack fruit will be limited to product processed and packed subsequent to date of 

award from fruit of latest year's crop. 

 

C-4 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 

 

A. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 
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1. The Contractor shall comply with 21 CFR §110 “Current Good Manufacturing Practice in 

Manufacturing, Packaging, or Holding Human Food” or 21 CFR §117 “Current Good Manufacturing 

Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food”, and other applicable 

regulations. The Contractor shall ensure all sub-contractors comply with all applicable regulations. In 

addition, the contractor is required to comply with all applicable parts of the Code of Federal Regulations. 

 

2. All products shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and 

regulations relating to the preparation, processing, thermoprocessing, packaging, labeling, packing, storage, and 

distribution of those products. 

 

B. PERFORMANCE, PACKAGING AND QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS 

 

This solicitation incorporates the individual Performance-Based Contract Requirements (PCR), Commercial Item 

Descriptions (CID), and Packaging Requirements and Quality Assurance Provisions (PKG&QAP) to form an 

integrated technical data package. 

 

2. Individual quality assurance and packaging provisions are contained in PCRs and PKG&QAPs. 

 

3. Unless otherwise specified in Section C, D, or E of this document, Section C, D, and E of the ACR are 

applicable in their entireties. 

 

4. ALL requirements, including Performance Requirements, Quality Assurance Provisions, and 

Packaging Requirements for the applicable acquisition document apply. 

 

5. Unless otherwise specified in individual PCRs or PKG&QAPs, the thermoprocessing or hot-fill 

processing of wet packed fruits and caffeinated puddings shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-44073, 

Packaging of Food in Flexible Packages. 

 

C. PRODUCT SANITARILY APPROVED SOURCE REQUIREMENTS 

 

1. As required by 48 CFR §246. 408-70, Subsistence; AR 40-657 / NAVSUP 4355.4H / MCO 

P10110.31H, Veterinary/Medical Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Laboratory Service; DLAR 4155.3, 

Inspection of Subsistence Supplies and Services; Provision 9044, Sanitary Conditions; and as clarified by the 

Armed Forces Food Risk Evaluation Committee, all Operational Ration Food Components shall originate from 

establishments sanitarily approved for supplying the specific food item. 

 

2. Sanitary approval is established by: 

 

a. Listing in the Worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces 

Procurement (Worldwide Directory) as established by the U.S. Army Public Health Center (USAPHC) or

 

b. An establishment specifically exempted from listing in the Worldwide Directory by AR 40-657 / 

NAVSUP 4355.4H / MCO P10110.31H paragraph 2-15a(2)(a) through (i).

 

3. This requirement applies to all Operational Rations and all Government Furnished Materiel (GFM) 

and CFM Operational Ration food components. 

 
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4. Requests for inspection and Worldwide Directory listing by USAPHC will be routed through DLA 

Troop Support-FTR for coordination and action. Situations involving sole sources of supply, proprietary supply 

sources, and commercial Brand Name items will be evaluated directly by the Chief, DLA Troop Support-FTR, 

in coordination with the Chief, Approved Sources Division, USAPHC. 

 

5. In addition to the above, all producers of MORE food components shall be listed in the 

Worldwide Directory, as determined by USAPHC. 

 

D. NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

 

1. A nutritional analysis for each product requiring a PDM shall be provided to the U.S. Army Natick 

Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center (NSRDEC) within two weeks of the award of the 

contract and each time there is a major formulation change. 

 

The Nutritional analysis shall be generated by the Genesis® R&D Food Analysis and Labeling Software 

(ESHA Research, Salem, OR, USA), version 9.0 or higher. The analysis shall be sent electronically to 

NSRDEC (attn.: Julie Smith (julie.e.smith30.civ@mail.mil). The Genesis® food list files shall be provided for 

a 100 gm portion. 

 

a. The Genesis® food list files shall be provided for a 100 gm portion. 

 

b. Genesis® food item files shall be included in the analysis file. 

3. The ingredients and weight of each ingredient shall be included for each formulation. 

 

a. Nutrients included shall be: 

 

 Nutrient Measurement Nutrient Measurement

 

 Weight gram Kilocalorie C 

 

 Protein gram Carbohydrate gram 

 

Dietary Fiber gram Fat (Total) gram 

 

Cholesterol milligram Fat (Saturated) gram 

 

Water gram Fat (Monounsaturated) gram 

 

Ash gram Fat (Polyunsaturated) gram 

 

Vitamin A IU Fat (Trans) gram 

 

Riboflavin (B2) milligram Thiamin (B1) milligram 

 

Vitamin B6 milligram Niacin (B3) milligram 

 

Vitamin C milligram Vitamin B12 milligram 
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Vitamin E (α-equivalents) IU Vitamin D IU 

 

Calcium milligram Folate microgram 

 

Iron milligram Copper milligram 

 

Phosphorus milligram Magnesium milligram 

 

 Sodium milligram Potassium milligram 

 

 Zinc milligram 

 

The nutrients as required under the Nutrient Content paragraph and the verification of the nutrients as required 

under the Methods of Inspection paragraph in each PCR is mandatory. 

 

c. Nutrient measurements shall be to the first decimal.

 

E. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

 

1. The “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Requirements for Operational Rations,” of April 

2011 is applicable to this DLA Troop Support Subsistence contract, except as specifically exempted in Section E 

of this solicitation. The IPM program shall be in existence prior to contract award. The IPM plan and the 

associated pesticide labels and MSDS documents are not to be submitted to DLA Troop Support, unless 

specifically requested by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall have these documents available for on-site 

review during a Quality Systems Management Visit (QSMV) or Quality Systems Compliance Audit. These visit 

and audits will occur when the Contracting Officer deems it necessary. Evidence of any insect, rodent or pest 

infestation discovered in contact with materials or equipment used in the production of or found in an end-item 

component or assembly lot shall be cause for rejection of the involved lot. DLA Troop Support shall be notified 

by the contractor when such pest activity has been found and informed of the corrective actions taken. IPM 

program requirements are found on the DLA Troop Support website at: http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/

Subsistence/FoodSafety/FoodQuality.aspx

 

F. FOOD DEFENSE 

 

1. The submission and implementation of a Food Defense Plan is required for this DLA Troop Support 

Subsistence contract. A Food Defense Plan shall be in existence prior to start of production. The plan shall 

address those areas of concern listed in the DLA Troop Support Food Defense Checklist applicable to the 

contractor's facility/operation. To download a copy of the DLA Troop Support Food Defense Checklist, https://

www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/FoodQuality/

food_defense_check19MAR20.pdf or contact the applicable DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer or the 

Quality Audits & Food Defense Branch (DLA Troop Support-FTSB). Submit Food Defense Plans to the 

applicable DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The Quality Audits & Food Defense Branch (DLA Troop 

Support-FTSB) is the only DLA Troop Support office authorized to review and approve Food Defense Plans. All 

Food Defense Plans are maintained and secured by FTSB. 

 

G. CONTRACTOR SANITATION PROGRAM 

 
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1. The “Contractor Sanitation Program - Operational Rations,” of November 2015 is applicable to this DLA 

Troop Support Subsistence contract, except as specifically exempted in Section E of this solicitation The 

Contractor Sanitation Program shall be in existence prior to contract award. The program is not to be submitted 

to DLA Troop Support unless specifically requested by the applicable DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. 

The contractor shall have the program available for on-site review during a QSMV or Quality Systems 

Compliance Audit. Evidence of any insect, rodent or pest infestation; foreign material; or contamination 

discovered in contact with an end-item component or assembly lot shall be cause for rejection of the involved 

lot. Contractor Sanitation Program requirements are found on the DLA Troop Support website at: http://www.

dla.mil/TroopSupport/ Subsistence/FoodSafety/FoodQuality.aspx 

H. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

 

1. Approval or acceptance of a Product Demonstration Model (PDM) shall not constitute a waiver of 

any specification requirement unless specifically stated by the Contracting Officer. 

 

Components shall be utilized in assembly operation on oldest-date-of-pack basis. Contractor shall be solely 

responsible for the proper care and storage of all components. 

 

3. All items thermostabilized by retorting shall be sealed and in the retort process within two hours of filling. 

 

4. Maximum stacking height of assembled ration unit loads shall not be greater than fourteen feet, eight 

inches high. 

 

5. In view of the fact that the ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by 

Attributes, does not contain the definitions for critical, major, and minor defects, the following definitions 

become contractually binding through their inclusion here: 

 

a. Critical defect. A critical defect is a defect that judgment and experience indicate would result in 

hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending on the item; or a defect that 

judgment and experience indicate is likely to prevent the performance of the major end item, i.e., the 

consumption of the ration.

 

b. Major defect. A major defect is a defect, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure, or 

reduce materially the usability of the unit of product for its intended purpose.

 

c. Minor defect. A minor defect is a defect that is not likely to reduce materially the usability of the 

unit of product for its intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on 

the effective use of operation of the unit.

 

6. AGE OF INGREDIENTS: Contractors formulating and producing end-item operational rations food 

items, and for each item that is manufactured, shall maintain a list of ingredients (generic name, brand name, 

producer name, or supplier name in case of bulk packed plant or animal ingredients, country of origin) and the time 

and temperature serviceability limitations the contractor will impose on each ingredient. Each ingredient's time 

limitation is to be calculable using its date of pack as the starting point. A copy of this list will be made available to 

the Contracting Officer or to the in-plant Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) upon either's 

request. This paragraph does not modify time and/or temperature limitations specified for ingredients elsewhere in 

this solicitation/ contract, including its technical data package and product specifications. 

 

7. INGREDIENTS FROM FOREIGN SOURCES: When ingredients are from a foreign country, the 
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contractor shall have that ingredient listed on their “Master List of Ingredients from Foreign Sources”. For each 

ingredient, the Master List shall list the ingredient, the country of origin, and the product(s) in which the ingredient 

is used. The Master List shall be updated as necessary. The Master List shall be provided to the in-plant GQAR 

and, upon request, to DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. 

 

8. SHIPPING AND COMINGLING OF LOTS 

 

a. Formation of Lots: In order to facilitate lot traceability at the assembler's plant, the following is

required: 

 

(1) Lots shall be shipped on a first produced (and accepted) first out basis. No product shall be older 

than three months at time of shipments, except when a product at the manufacturer's plant is pending disposition 

instructions and/or action (request for waiver, deviation, rework, reinspection, etc.) and/or as authorized by the 

Contracting Officer.

 

(2) Assemblers shall assemble one (1) component lot at a time, i. e., one (1) component lot shall be 

used at each assembly line until it becomes necessary to place another lot of the same component on the assembly 

line to maintain assembly flow. Assemblers shall assemble on a first produced (and accepted) first out basis.

(3) A "mixed code lot" is defined as a lot consisting of small quantities of components representing 

different lots. Mixed code lots shall be periodically shipped to the assembler(s). Mixed code lots shall be shipped to 

the assembler only when an entire unit load is completed of that single item or on a quarterly basis, whichever 

occurs first. Mixed code lot shipments may be less than a full unit load.

b. Mixed Code Lots: In addition to the above, the following requirements shall apply to the shipment 

of “mixed code lots”:

(1) Mixed lots are small quantities of components representing different lots. These lots may be 

received from suppliers and/or may include component material from the salvage operation or other sources that 

has been determined to be conforming and authorized for use in assembly.

(2) Unit loads containing mixed code lots shall be identified as such by the use of unit load marking 

panels. The unit load marking panels shall list all the lots contained on the pallet; they shall be affixed to two sides 

of the unit load.

(3) The assembly contractor may periodically assemble the mixed lots into one lot. Mixed lot 

components shall be exhausted by assembling them into a final lot at least once every quarter but may be assembled 

into two consecutive production days if not more than once a month. For the purpose of precluding residual mixed 

lot components, all mixed lots components in-house prior to the final week of scheduling assembly production, shall 

be used in final assemblies delivered under this contract. When the original lot of a component is still available at 

the assembly plant, components, including inspection samples, will be returned to their original lot for assembly into 

finals.

 

C-5 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR SUBSTITUTIONS 

 

A. The following applies to DLA Troop Support Form 3507, Loads, Unit: Preparation of 

Semiperishable Subsistence Items, Apr 2014: 

 

1. Page 1, At “Reference Documents, (1). Pallets and Construction”: 

 

Delete “ANSI MHIA MH1-2005: Part 3, Wood Pallets and Part 9, Wood Pallets for Military Use”. 

 

Insert: “ANSI MHI MN1-2016; Part 3, Wood Pallets and Part 9, Wood Pallets for Department of Defense Use” 
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2. Page 2, At “(5) Sampling and Test Procedures”: 

Delete “ANSI/ASQC Z. 1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes” 

 

Insert “ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes” 

 

3. Page 2, At “General Requirements, Pallets”, 

 

Delete “Pallets: Unless otherwise specified herein, or by contract, pallets shall conform to Part 3 and Part 9 of 

ANSI MHIA MH1-2005. Pallets shall be Class 1, Type 2, Style 6, Size 2. For pallet loads under 1500 pounds, ref. 

Part 9, Table 4, ANSI Part No.MH1/9-02SW4048. For pallet loads 1501 to 3000 pounds, ref. Part 9, Table 4, 

ANSI Part No. MH1/9-05SW4048.” 

 

Insert “Pallets: Unless otherwise specified herein, or by contract, pallets shall conform to Part 3 and Part 9 of 

ANSI MHI MH1-2016. Pallets shall be: 

 

Class (Class 1): Stringer Pallet.

 

Type (Type 2): Partial four-way entry pallet with openings at both ends and sides with limiting accessibility of 

the openings to common handling equipment, i.e. notched stringer pallet and block pallet with overlapping 

bottom stringer boards and bottom deckboards, or panels.

 

Style (Style 6): Double-face, nonreversible. In addition, the pallet shall be “pallet, double-wing”, as defined in 

ANSI MHI MH1-2016.

 

Size 2. 40 inch x 48 inch.

 

For pallet loads under 1500 pounds, ref. Part 9, Table 4, ANSI Part No.MH1/9-02SW4048. For pallet loads 1501 

to 3000 pounds, ref. Part 9, Table 4, ANSI Part No. MH1/9-05SW4048. 

Note: When unitizing individual field meals (MRE, MCW, LRP) and humanitarian ration (HDR), the top deck 

surface area “footprint” of the specified double wing pallet may be increased to reduce load overhang. Maximum 

top deck dimensions of (L) 43” x (W) 51.5” may be used. This option only applies to top deck board and stringer 

(length) dimensions.” 

 

B. The following change applies to PKG&QAP A-A-20195E, Packaging Requirements and Quality 

Assurance Provisions for CID A-A-20195E Snack Foods: 

 

 

1. Page 12, foot note “5/”, after “...verified by”, disregard “USDA” and read as “GQAR” 

 

C. The following applies to MIL-PRF-44073H, Packaging of Food in Flexible Pouches: 

 

1. Until further notice or for the duration of this contract, two “V” shaped tear notches are authorized on 

spout pouches as long as the presence of, location of, and depths of the notches are in keeping with spec 

drawings. If two notches are present, use the reverse view to determine correct location of the second notch. 

 

D. PCR-F-001A, First Strike Bars, Shelf Stable: 

 

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E. Salmonella testing: 

 

1. For all documents that require Salmonella testing, Microbiological Testing, a nationally recognized 

certified laboratory or government laboratory is authorized to use Association of Official Analytical 

Chemists' Official Method of Analysis (AOAC OMA) 2013.09, 2004.03 (VIDAS) or AOAC OMA 2003.09 

(BAX) methods. The laboratory shall utilize the methods that are fit for purpose for the commodity type. 

 

2. Product verification sampling for Salmonella testing When USDA verification of microbiological 

requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, microbiological testing shall be 

performed on five individual samples regardless of lot size. Each individual sample shall be comprised of 

the number of randomly drawn filled and sealed pouches necessary to yield a minimum sample weight of 

28 g (1 oz).

F. Fat Testing.

 

1. For All documents that cite the Association of Official Analytical Chemists' Official Method of 

Analysis 985.15 (AOAC OMA 985.15 - Fat (Crude) in Meat and Poultry Products (Rapid MicrowaveSolvent Extraction Method)) for fat testing, add the following Alternate Test Methods: 

 

a. 991.36 - Fat (Crude) in Meat and Poultry Products (Solvent Extraction (Submersion) Method)

 

b. 2007.04 - Fat, Moisture, and Protein in Meat and Meat Products Using the FOSS FoodScan TM NearInfrared (NIR) Spectrophotometer 

 

c. 2008.06 - Moisture and Fat in Meats by Microwave and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis

 

G. PCR-N-003B, Nut and Fruit Mix, Packaged in a Flexible Pouch.

 

1. The following changes apply to PCR-N-003A, Nut and Fruit Mix, Packaged in a Flexible Pouch, Shelf 

Stable: 

 

a. Page 4, C-2, I, Microbiological requirement. Disregard Salmonella requirement.

 

b. Page 11, E-5, A, Table I Product Defects, footnote 7/. Disregard footnote 7/.

 

c. Page 13, E-5, B,(4), a. Salmonella testing. Disregard Salmonella requirement.

 

d. Page 13, E-5,B,(4), b. Aflatoxin content testing. Delete in entirety and insert:

 

“(6) Aflatoxin content testing. Compliance with aflatoxin testing requirements can be achieved in either 

of the two methods (A) or (B) described below. Note that method (B) requires certain conditions to be met. 

 

Method (A): The sample to be analyzed shall be a composite of the finished product taken from a set of eight 

filled and sealed pouches which have been selected at random from the lot. The composited sample shall be 

prepared and analyzed in accordance of the OMA of AOAC International, method 991.31(HPLC) or 998.03, with 

preparation of the sample performed according to AOAC Official Method 977.16. Test results shall be reported to 

the nearest whole number. Government verification will be conducted through actual testing by a Government 

laboratory. Any result not conforming to the requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 
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Method (B): For prepackaged product (Types I and II) received from a supplier that is not further processed 

or repackaged, the contractor will furnish a Certificate of Analysis that the aflatoxin in the finished product is not 

greater than 15 parts per billion (ppb). No additional testing is required. Results shall be reported to the nearest 

whole number. 

 

For roasted peanuts, almonds, filberts and walnuts received in bulk (to be used in finished product for Types 

I and II), the contractor can accept a USDA certificate that the aflatoxin in the bulk ingredient lot is not greater than 

15 ppb. (See the note at the bottom of this section.) If a USDA certificate does not accompany the ingredient bulk 

lot, the following alternate method of inspection may be used. The contractor shall have the bulk shipment sampled 

and tested by USDA. (Sampling of nut and kernel ingredients shall take place at the contractor location where the 

finished product will be placed into the pouch.) Steps (i) through (v) below apply to roasted peanut bulk lots. Step 

(vi) applies to almonds, filberts and walnuts. 

 

Three sets of representative, independently-drawn samples shall be submitted to the laboratory for testing - 

the number of sampling points and quantity of peanuts per sampling point to be determined using USDA 

procedures. Each of the three sets of samples shall be composited and respectively designated as test sample 1, test 

sample 2, and test sample 3. 

 

Lots will be reported as negative for aflatoxin if test sample 1 has an aflatoxin level at or below 5 ppb. If test 

sample 1 is at or above 25 ppb the lot fails. If the aflatoxin level for test sample 1 is above 5 ppb and less than 25 

ppb, test sample 2 may be analyzed. Test results for test sample 1 and 2 will be averaged. If the average aflatoxin 

level for test samples 1 and 2 is 10 ppb or less the lot will be reported as negative for aflatoxin, but fails if the 

aflatoxin level is at or above 20 ppb. 

 

If the average value for test samples 1 and 2 is above 10 ppb but less than 20 ppb, test sample 3 may be 

analyzed. The results of test samples 1, 2 and 3 will be averaged. If the average aflatoxin level for test samples 1, 2, 

and 3 is 15 ppb or less the lot will be reported as negative for aflatoxin. If the average aflatoxin level for test 

samples 1, 2, and 3 is above 15 ppb the lot fails. 

 

Bulk lots determined to be conforming for aflatoxin as evidenced by a USDA certificate, in accordance 

with the above procedures will be considered acceptable for use as ingredients as long as both the bulk and end 

item lots' identities have been preserved and the bulk lot has been maintained under acceptable conditions (i.e., 

between approximately 40°F to 50°F at low humidity). Results shall be reported to the nearest whole number. 

Bulk roasted peanuts with aflatoxin greater than 15 ppb shall not be used as ingredients. 

 

 Bulk ingredient lots of almonds, filberts and walnuts shall be sampled using USDA/AMS sampling 

procedures to yield one or two 10-pound composites, depending on the lot size. The number of sample points 

accessed to create the 10-pound composite(s) will be based on the bulk lot size in pounds and USDA/AMS sampling 

procedures. The composites will be tested by the USDA/AMS laboratory using the designated methods, and reported 

on a USDA/ AMS laboratory report. Bulk ingredient lots with aflatoxin results not greater than 15 ppb will be 

considered acceptable for use as long as the bulk and end item lots' identities have been preserved and the ingredients 

are maintained under acceptable conditions (i.e., between approximately 40°F to 50°F at low humidity). Results shall 

be reported to the nearest whole number. Bulk lots of almonds, filberts and walnuts with aflatoxin greater than 15 

ppb shall not be used as ingredients. 

 

NOTE: A USDA Certificate of Analysis on roasted peanuts, almonds, filberts and walnuts from the 

most recent crop year which have been kept in cold storage (between approximately 40°F to 50°F at low 
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humidity) is acceptable. Contractor must attest to these storage conditions. If storage conditions for roasted 

peanuts are not established, a USDA certificate of analysis for aflatoxin on roasted peanuts will be considered 

current if not more than 30 days have elapsed since the date of the analysis.”

 

H. PKG&QAP A-A-20164D, Nuts, Shelled, Roasted. 

 

1. The following change applies to PKG&QAP A-A-20164D, Packaging Requirements and 

Quality Assurance Provisions for CID A-A-20164D Nuts, Shelled, Roasted: 

 

a. Page 10, E-5, B(3) Aflatoxin testing for all types. Delete (3) entirely and insert:

 

“(3) Aflatoxin testing for all types. The product shall be tested as specified in A-A- 

 

20164D, with preparation of the sample performed according to AOAC Official Method 977.16, and 

these NOTES applied to that testing process: 

 

NOTE 1: Compliance with aflatoxin testing requirements can be achieved in either of the two methods

(A) or (B) described below. Note that method (B) requires certain conditions to be met. 

 

Method (A): The sample to be analyzed shall be a composite of the finished product taken from a set of 

eight filled and sealed pouches which have been selected at random from the lot. The composited sample shall 

be prepared and analyzed in accordance of the OMA of AOAC International, method 991.31(HPLC) or 998.03, 

with preparation of the sample performed according to AOAC Official Method 977.16. Test results shall be 

reported to the nearest whole number. Government verification will be conducted through actual testing by a 

Government laboratory. Any result not conforming to the requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

 

Method (B): For prepackaged product received from a supplier that is not further processed or 

repackaged, the contractor will furnish a Certificate of Analysis that the aflatoxin in the finished product is 

not greater than 15 parts per billion (ppb). No additional testing is required. Results shall be reported to the 

nearest whole number.

 

For roasted peanuts, almonds, filberts, walnuts, and sunflower kernels received in bulk (to be used in 

finished product, the contractor can accept a USDA certificate that the aflatoxin in the bulk ingredient lot is not 

greater than 15 ppb. (See the note at the bottom of this section.) If a USDA certificate does not accompany the 

ingredient bulk lot, the following alternate method of inspection may be used. The contractor shall have the bulk 

shipment sampled and tested by USDA. (Sampling of nut and kernel ingredients shall take place at the contractor 

location where the finished product will be placed into the pouch.) Steps (i) through (v) below apply to roasted 

peanut bulk lots. Step (vi) applies to almonds, filberts, walnuts, and sunflower kernels. 

 

Three sets of representative, independently-drawn samples shall be submitted to the laboratory for testing - 

the number of sampling points and quantity of peanuts per sampling point to be determined using USDA 

procedures. Each of the three sets of samples shall be composited and respectively designated as test sample 1, test 

sample 2, and test sample 3. 

 

Lots will be reported as negative for aflatoxin if test sample 1 has an aflatoxin level at or below 5 ppb. If test sample 

1 is at or above 25 ppb the lot fails. If the aflatoxin level for test sample 1 is above 5 ppb and less than 25 ppb, test 

sample 2 may be analyzed. Test results for test sample 1 and 2 will be averaged. If the average aflatoxin level for 

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is at or above 20 ppb. 

 

If the average value for test samples 1 and 2 is above 10 ppb but less than 20 ppb, test sample 3 may be 

analyzed. The results of test samples 1, 2 and 3 will be averaged. If the average aflatoxin level for test samples 1, 2, 

and 3 is 15 ppb or less the lot will be reported as negative for aflatoxin. If the average aflatoxin level for test 

samples 1, 2, and 3 is above 15 ppb the lot fails. 

 

Bulk lots determined to be conforming for aflatoxin as evidenced by a USDA certificate, in accordance 

with the above procedures will be considered acceptable for use as ingredients as long as both the bulk and end 

item lots' identities have been preserved and the bulk lot has been maintained under acceptable conditions (i.e., 

between approximately 40°F to 50°F at low humidity). Results shall be reported to the nearest whole number. 

Bulk roasted peanuts with aflatoxin greater than 15 ppb shall not be used as ingredients. 

 

Bulk ingredient lots of almonds, filberts, walnuts, and sunflower kernels shall be sampled using USDA/AMS 

sampling procedures to yield one or two 10-pound composites, depending on the lot size. The number of sample 

points accessed to create the 10-pound composite(s) will be based on the bulk lot size in pounds and USDA/AMS 

sampling procedures. The composites will be tested by the USDA/AMS laboratory using the designated methods, 

and reported on a USDA/AMS laboratory report. Bulk ingredient lots with aflatoxin results not greater than 15 ppb 

will be considered acceptable for use as long as the bulk and end item lots' identities have been preserved and the 

ingredients are maintained under acceptable conditions (i.e., between approximately 40°F to 50°F at low humidity). 

Results shall be reported to the nearest whole number. Bulk lots of almonds, filberts, walnuts, or sunflower kernels 

with aflatoxin greater than 15 ppb shall not be used as ingredients. 

 

NOTE 2: A USDA Certificate of Analysis on roasted peanuts, almonds, filberts, walnuts, and sunflower 

kernels from the most recent crop year which have been kept in cold storage (between approximately 40°F to 50°F 

at low humidity) is acceptable. Contractor must attest to these storage conditions. If storage conditions for roasted 

peanuts are not established, a USDA certificate of analysis for aflatoxin on roasted peanuts will be considered 

current if not more than 30 days have elapsed since the date of the analysis.”

 

C02 - Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and 

Obsolete Materials or Components (DEC 2016) 

The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete 

materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and 

delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, 

written authorization of the contracting officer. In the event that manufacturing phase-out or discontinuance of 

production of such items is contemplated, the contractor is required to notify the contracting officer and publish the 

discontinuance in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP), where feasible; and to provide 

immediate advance notice of production phase-out to DLA DMSMS at dscc.dmsms@dla.mil. C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (SEP 2016) 

(1) By submitting a quotation or offer, the contractor agrees that, when the contractor is not the manufacturer of the 

item, it is confirming that it currently has or will obtain before delivery and shall retain documented evidence 

(supply chain traceability documentation) that the item is from the approved manufacturer and conforms to the 

technical requirements. The retention period is five years after final payment under this contract. 

(2) At a minimum, the supply chain traceability documentation for the item shall include: basic item description, 

part number and/or national stock number, manufacturing source, manufacturing source's Commercial and 

Government Entity (CAGE) code, and clear identification of the name and location of all supply chain 

intermediaries between the manufacturer to the contractor to item(s) acceptance by the Government. The 

documentation should also include, where available, the manufacturer's batch identification for the item(s), 

such as date codes, lot codes, or serial numbers. 
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(3) Examples of acceptable supply chain traceability documentation can be found at: http://www.dla.

mil/ LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Counterfeit-Detection-Avoidance-Program/

(4) The contractor shall immediately make available documentation upon request of the contracting officer. The 

contracting officer determines the acceptability and sufficiency of documentation. If the contractor fails to 

retain or provide the documentation or the contracting officer finds the documentation to be unacceptable, 

corrective action may be taken including, but not limited to, cancellation of undelivered orders or rejection of 

delivered supplies. 

C14 Repackaging or Relabeling to Correct Deficiencies (AUG 2017) 

The Government may correct packaging or labeling deficiencies if the estimated costs of the corrections are $300 

or less ($500 for C&T items). The contracting officer will advise the contractor of the discrepancy and that the 

Government has completed the repackaging or relabeling. Upon receipt of notice from the contracting officer, the 

contractor shall reimburse the Government for the costs incurred by the Government to correct the deficiencies. If 

the estimated costs of repackaging or relabeling are more than $300 ($500 for C&T), the contracting officer may 

advise the contractor of the discrepancy and have the material returned to the contractor for correction/resubmittal; 

or, if there are urgent requirements, have the Government remediate the discrepancy at the contractor's expense. 

Upon receipt of notice from the contracting officer, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for the costs 

incurred by the Government to correct the deficiencies. 

C20 Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) (AUG 2017) 

(1) DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) is a web-based system available to DLA contractors for the purpose of 

obtaining current shipping addresses, two-dimensional bar coded shipping labels in accordance with MILSTD-129P, bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping documentation. VSM replaces the need for the 

contractor to contact the transportation office prior to shipping items. The use of VSM for f.o.b. destination 

contracts allows for the printing of labels and can also be used to print labels and arrange for shipping on f.o.b. 

origin contracts. 

(2) To obtain information for contracts administered by DLA or to register as a VSM user, contact the DLA VSM 

Helpdesk at (800) 456-5507 or via email to delivery@dla.mil. (a) Prior to contacting the Government that 

material is ready to ship, the contractor shall complete their VSM profile, to include regular business hours and 

observed holidays. The Government may request reimbursement for occurrences when the Government sends 

carrier equipment but is unable to pick-up a shipment due to the material not being available or the contractor 

being closed. 

(3) To obtain information for contracts administered by DCMA, contact the DCMA VSM Helpdesk at 

(314) 331-5573 or vsm.shipments@dcma.mil. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C02 - Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete 

Materials or Components (DEC 2016) 

The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete 

materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and 
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delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, written 

authorization of the contracting officer. In the event that manufacturing phase-out or discontinuance of production of 

such items is contemplated, the contractor is required to notify the contracting officer and publish the discontinuance 

in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP), where feasible; and to provide immediate advance 

notice of production phase-out to DLA DMSMS at dscc.dmsms@dla.mil. 

C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (SEP 2016) 

 (1) By submitting a quotation or offer, the contractor agrees that, when the contractor is not the manufacturer of the 

item, it is confirming that it currently has or will obtain before delivery and shall retain documented evidence (supply 

chain traceability documentation) that the item is from the approved manufacturer and conforms to the technical 

requirements. The retention period is five years after final payment under this contract. 

(2) At a minimum, the supply chain traceability documentation for the item shall include: basic item description, part 

number and/or national stock number, manufacturing source, manufacturing source's Commercial and Government 

Entity (CAGE) code, and clear identification of the name and location of all supply chain intermediaries between the 

manufacturer to the contractor to item(s) acceptance by the Government. The documentation should also include, 

where available, the manufacturer's batch identification for the item(s), such as date codes, lot codes, or serial 

numbers. 

(3) Examples of acceptable supply chain traceability documentation can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/

LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Counterfeit-Detection-Avoidance-Program/ 

(4) The contractor shall immediately make available documentation upon request of the contracting officer. The 

contracting officer determines the acceptability and sufficiency of documentation. If the contractor fails to retain or 

provide the documentation or the contracting officer finds the documentation to be unacceptable, corrective action 

may be taken including, but not limited to, cancellation of undelivered orders or rejection of delivered supplies. 

C14 Repackaging or Relabeling to Correct Deficiencies (AUG 2017) 

 The Government may correct packaging or labeling deficiencies if the estimated costs of the corrections are $300 or 

less ($500 for C&T items). The contracting officer will advise the contractor of the discrepancy and that the 

Government has completed the repackaging or relabeling. Upon receipt of notice from the contracting officer, the 

contractor shall reimburse the Government for the costs incurred by the Government to correct the deficiencies. If the 

estimated costs of repackaging or relabeling are more than $300 ($500 for C&T), the contracting officer may advise 

the contractor of the discrepancy and have the material returned to the contractor for correction/resubmittal; or, if 

there are urgent requirements, have the Government remediate the discrepancy at the contractor's expense. Upon 

receipt of notice from the contracting officer, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for the costs incurred by 

the Government to correct the deficiencies. 

C20 Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) (AUG 2017)

(1) DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) is a web-based system available to DLA contractors for the purpose of 

obtaining current shipping addresses, two-dimensional bar coded shipping labels in accordance with MIL-STD-129P, 

bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping documentation. VSM replaces the need for the contractor to contact 

the transportation office prior to shipping items. The use of VSM for f.o.b. destination contracts allows for the 

printing of labels and can also be used to print labels and arrange for shipping on f.o.b. origin contracts. 

(2) To obtain information for contracts administered by DLA or to register as a VSM user, contact the DLA VSM 

Helpdesk at (800) 456-5507 or via email to delivery@dla.mil. (a) Prior to contacting the Government that material is 

ready to ship, the contractor shall complete their VSM profile, to include regular business hours and observed 

holidays. The Government may request reimbursement for occurrences when the Government sends carrier 

equipment but is unable to pick-up a shipment due to the material not being available or the contractor being closed. 
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(3) To obtain information for contracts administered by DCMA, contact the DCMA VSM Helpdesk at (314) 

331-5573 or vsm.shipments@dcma.mil.