As prescribed in 46.311-94 insert the following clause:
STORAGE OF SEMIPERISHABLE COMPONENTS FOR MEAL, READY-TO-EAT (MRE) AND TRAY PACK (AUG 2008) - DLAD
Components will be stored in such a manner as to protect them from damage due to temperature or humidity changes. Forced ventilation will be provided where it becomes necessary to protect stored components from high temperature or humidity. Candy components (excluding Type V, Class 1, high unfilled candies) and vacuum packaged cookies and brownies shall be stored in the following manner prior to assembly:
(1) If held in storage more than one but less than four months prior to assembly, they shall not be stored at a temperature higher than 60 degrees F.
(2) If held in storage five to six months prior to assembly, they shall not be stored at a temperature higher than 55 degrees F.
(3) If held in storage greater than six months prior to assembly, special temperature requirements will be established on a case-by-case basis; contractor will contact the contracting officer 60 days in advance to establish these requirements.
(4) If removed from storage in a frozen condition, they shall not be exposed to high temperatures and/or humidity without first being held for approximately 24 hours at approximately 70 degrees F. and 55% humidity.
(5) Contractor shall comply with provisions of the integrated pest management (IPM) programs requirements for operation rations. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the proper care and storage of GFM. DSCP may be contacted for assistance concerning individual component storage problems or concerns regarding proper method.
(6) Notwithstanding other requirements concerning stacking of pallets of GFM, pallets will be stacked one high unless the contractor determines the cases will withstand higher stacking without damaging GFM.
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