CHOCOLATE, PLAIN, DIS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order to SO-PAK-CO, INC, a small disadvantaged woman-owned small business with CAGE code 6D623, for 1,750 units of plain chocolate priced at $8.47 per unit, totaling $14,822.50. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE3S126P0043 on July 16, 2026, requires delivery to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California, by August 20, 2026, with FOB destination terms placing risk of loss on the government upon receipt. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and identification markings derived from the purchase order, while palletization follows DLA’s RP001 standard; no active preservation is required. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with payment processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing supply chain traceability, veteran employment reporting, sustainable product compliance, export controls, antiterrorism awareness, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain materials like fluorinated firefighting agents and restricted magnets. The contractor must comply with DPAS priority ratings and submit mandatory ocean transportation reports if foreign-flag vessels are used. The contract includes clauses requiring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and prohibits texting while driving under contractor policy. The Government is solely responsible for inspection and acceptance at the delivery point, and all documentation must confirm conformity with contract specifications. No modifications or amendments are indicated, and the award was made under a purchase action without option quantities or flexibility in volume.