Alternative Protein Technologies for Military Field Feeding
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential sources for Alternative Protein Technologies for Military Field Feeding. This effort seeks innovative product development, consumer research, and/or demonstration food samples in alternative proteins, specifically excluding cell-cultured, lab-grown meat, or insect protein. Responders are requested to submit a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) preproposal by May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM-SC is interested in capabilities related to:
- Innovative technologies for alternative protein development to reduce Soldier load, focusing on fermentation, precision fermentation, or other novel biomanufacturing methods for lightweight, nutrient-dense rations.
- Innovative Product Development of meat-alternative products designed for military rations, meeting stringent requirements for nutrition, shelf stability, and palatability.
- Consumer Research and Acceptability to enhance the acceptability and consumption of alternative proteins within a military population through focus groups, sensory panels, and field testing.
- Food sample Demonstration of prototypes with Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to showcase maturation of alternative protein manufacturing technology.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Preproposal
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties (companies or academic institutions) should submit a BAA preproposal detailing capabilities in one or more areas, including:
- Whether proposing product development, consumer research, and/or prototype demonstration.
- A detailed description of the technical approach.
- Relevant past performance or corporate experience.
- A rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
- Business size, applicable NAICS code (AJ13), and CAGE code. Submissions must be emailed to michael.s.wiederoder.civ@army.mil, richard.j.green.civ@amry.mil, and jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded, and funding is not available at this time. Responses are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for costs incurred. Questions must be emailed to the contacts by May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.