Insulated Food Container – Improved and Insulated Beverage Container - Improved
The U.S. Army is seeking information on next-generation, collapsible insulated food and beverage containers for military expeditionary feeding, with improved thermal performance and a reduced logistics footprint. The containers must meet specific passive thermal hold requirements (e.g., maintaining food above 140°F for at least 4 hours in -20°F ambient conditions) and include optional active thermal management. Key requirements include a collapsible design that reduces stowed volume by at least 25%, durability for 200 collapse/deploy cycles, and compliance with NSF/ANSI and FDA food safety standards. No budget information is specified, and the location for performance of services is not mentioned. Responses are due by 5 PM EDT on May 8, 2026.