CANDY, PAN COATED, PEANUT BUTTER DISKS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE3S126F1227 to The Hershey Company (CAGE 0FWL3) as a delivery order under the master contract SPE3S125D5001. This specific order is for the procurement of 500,000 units of pan-coated peanut butter disks (NSN 8925-01-529-6633) at a unit price of 0.7400, totaling 370,000.00. The products, specified as 1.53 oz. flexible packages under CID A-A-20177F, must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, by August 31, 2026. The broader multi-year agreement spans three tiers from April 4, 2025, to April 3, 2028, with a total potential value ranging from a minimum of 177,600.00 to a maximum of 2,664,000.00. The contract is managed as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with FOB Destination terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for inspection and acceptance upon delivery for identity, count, and condition. Key requirements include a minimum shelf life of 18 months from the delivery date and strict adherence to cybersecurity standards, specifically NIST SP 800-171 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information. Additionally, the award mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels for any ocean transportation and requires all invoicing to be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Evaluation for the award was primarily driven by transportation costs based on guaranteed shipping characteristics.