Specifications include, but are not limited to: The meals must be individually packed, one meal per container. Storage of the meal will not require any type of refrigeration; meals shall be stored at room temperature. Multiple varieties of entrees Minimum 3/4 pound of food per meal Minimum shelf life of 2 years or longer. Best by date stamped on the outside of each meal container. Maximum cooking time shall be 15 minutes. Each meal shall have its own self-contained heat source. Heat source shall be flameless with no special instructions for disposal of heat source. Container and heat source shall be disposable into a normal trash receptacle. Plastic cutlery set shall be provided within each meal. Nutritional values for each meal must be provided at bid.