“The “State rear operator” agency announced next year the purchase of 1.7 million sets of dry rations for the military for the amount of over UAH 485 million.”, — write: www.ukrinform.ua
“The procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense “State rear operator” has announced tenders for the purchase of 1.7 million sets of daily field product sets (DPNP) No. 15 for the entire next year. The expected cost is over UAH 485 million. A typical set of meals consists of 14 items and includes, in addition to the main dishes, utensils, spices, drinks, etc. At the same time, the total energy value of the dishes should be at least 3,500 kcal in a set,” the report says.
According to Deputy Minister of Defense Dmytro Klimenkov, nutrition of defenders is not only a matter of calories, but also a guarantee of their combat readiness. “We are implementing new control mechanisms so that dry rations meet the highest standards, ensuring the strength and endurance of the military in the most difficult conditions,” he noted.
Read also: The Ministry of Defense explained why it was strengthened dry upok is different from usual The Ministry of Defense added that the main difference between this year’s purchases of dry rations is the strengthening of control over the fulfillment of the terms of the contract. In particular, control points were added where the safety of both food and non-food products will be checked. Also, before the start of packaging, a tasting procedure is mandatory to ensure, in addition to quality indicators, the appropriate level of taste characteristics of the contents of the set.
As reported by Ukrinform, next year the Ministry of Defense will allocate UAH 2.1 billion for improved nutrition for military personnel recovering in civilian medical facilities.