scope:

This CID covers ready-to-eat emergency food products (meal replacements) (EFPs), packaged in pouches, suitable for use by the Federal government for emergencies in order to prevent the onset of malnutrition in any cultural setting. The EFPs are expected to be used for a period of three to seven days, with a maximum usage of 15 days. The EFPs may be used in climatic extremes from the arctic to tropical zones. The EFPs are expected to be the sole source of food, except water, during the period of use and to provide adequate energy, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to promote survivability.