The Meal Kit with Drink,shelf Stable, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-538-9089, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8970 (Composite Food Packages) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8970-01-538-9089 |
| Item Name | Meal Kit with Drink,shelf Stable |
| FSC / FSG | 8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | MEAL KIT W/DRINK, SHELF STABLE, SOUTHWEST STYLE CHICKEN W/RICE AND BEANS, BREAD STICKS, APPLE SAUCE, CHOC PEANUT BUTTER SQUEEZE PG, RAISINS, CHOC CHIP COOKIES, SEASONING PACKETS, APPLE CRANBERRY BEV, FLAMELESS FOOD HEATER, SALT WATER POUCH (TO ACTIVATE HEATER), AND DINING PACKET, 23.5 OZ AND 11.5 OZ BEV EA OZ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MEAL KIT W/DRINK, SHELF STABLE | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
NSN 8970-01-538-9089 is a Meal Kit with Drink,shelf Stable, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8970-01-538-9093. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8970-01-538-9089: General Characteristics Item Description: MEAL KIT W/DRINK, SHELF STABLE, SOUTHWEST STYLE CHICKEN W/RICE AND BEANS, BREAD STICKS, APPLE SAUCE, CHOC PEANUT BUTTER SQUEEZE PG, RAISINS, CHOC CHIP COOKIES, SEASONING PACKETS, APPLE CRANBERRY BEV, FLAMELESS FOOD HEATER, SALT WATER POUCH (TO ACTIVATE HEATER), AND DINING PACKET, 23.5 OZ AND 11.5 OZ BEV EA OZ. 1 specification is 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.