The Meal,individual, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-497-9268, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8970 (Composite Food Packages) of the Subsistence (Food) group. The manufacturer of record is Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8970-01-497-9268 |
| Primary Part Number | MEAL KIT |
| Item Name | Meal,individual |
| FSC / FSG | 8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages |
| Manufacturer | Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supply Package Type | CASE |
| Quantity of Persons for Which Designed | 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MEAL KIT PRIMARY | Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center (USA) |
NSN 8970-01-497-9268 is a Meal,individual, manufactured by Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
NSN 8970-01-497-9268 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MEAL KIT (Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8970-01-544-1326, 8970-01-544-1328. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MEAL KIT: Supply Package Type: CASE; Quantity of Persons for Which Designed: 1; Special Features: WITH DRINK,SHELF STABLE,BEEF W/POTATOES,BARBECE SAUCE,BREAD STICKS,CHERRY APPLESAUCE,VANILLA PUDDING,COOKIE,RAISINS,SEASONING PACKETS,DRINKING WATER,FLAMELESS FOOD HEATER,SALT WATER POUCH(TO ACTIVATE HEATER),DINING PACKET. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.