MIL-PRF-44059 Beef Stew, Packaged In A Flexible Pouch, Shelf StableThis specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished product consisting of shelf stable beef stew, packaged in a flexible pouch, suitable for use by the Department of Defense as a component of operational rations. This component is consumed by combat personnel under worldwide environmental extremes as part of an operational ration, and is a source of nutritional intake. It is essential that this item be produced in accordance with good commercial practice to attain high standards of appearance, odor, flavor, and texture so that high levels of troop acceptance are achieved.

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2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications. standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and

handbooks form apart of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise

specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of

Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the

solicitation (see 6.1 ).

SPECIFICATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-PRF-44073 - Packaging of Food in Flexible Pouches

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are

available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,

Philadelphia, PA 191 11-5094).

2.3 Non-Government Publications. The following documents form a part of this document to

the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are

DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless

otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the

documents cited in the solicitation (see 6. 1).

AOAC INTERNATIONAL

Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International

(Application for copies should be addressed to the AOAC International, 481 North Frederick

Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the

references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,

however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been

obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.1), a sample shall be subjected to first

article inspection in accordance with 4.2.