Award
Award #W911QY2590016
Development of Advanced Mycelium-Based Ration Prototype by Ecovative Design
Buyer
Department of the Army
Award Amount
$839,610.00
Ceiling
$4,500,000.00
Period of Performance
Jun 30, 2025 – Dec 29, 2025
Identifier
W911QY2590016
This award is a definitive contract granted to Ecovative Design LLC, a company specializing in innovative sustainable materials, to develop an advanced infield ration prototype using mycelium technology. The contract focuses on creating a point-of-need food ration that leverages biologically grown mycelium, which could provide significant benefits for military logistics and field nutrition. The work includes research, design, and development of this novel ration system to meet the needs of active field operations. The contract was awarded competitively, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and cutting-edge solutions in military supply chains. The project is based in Troy, NY, with a multi-year period of performance starting mid-2025 and potentially extending through late 2028, allowing for development, testing, and refinement phases. This award represents a strategic effort to advance food technology innovation with potential impact on both military readiness and broader food sustainability initiatives.
Description
DEVELOP MYCELIUM YIELDED ADVANCED INFIELD RATION POINT OF NEED PROTOTYPE