Full Line Food Distribution for the San Antonio Texas Region

The contract SPE300-26-D-3019 is a sole-source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) bridge award issued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, justifying other than full and open competition due to the absence of alternative sources capable of meeting the Department of Defense’s full-line food distribution needs in the San Antonio, Texas region. The award was made to Labatt Institutional Supply Company DBA Labatt Food Service (CAGE 0S378) to provide continuous prime vendor services through June 5, 2027, or until a new contract is awarded, with a maximum potential value of $125,726,692 and a guaranteed minimum obligation of $6,286,335. Performance will be delivered FOB destination across the San Antonio area, with strict adherence to packaging, labeling, and temperature control requirements dictated by USDA-FSIS, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129, and National Motor Freight Classification standards. All products must maintain specific shelf-life thresholds, including a minimum of 50% remaining shelf life at delivery, and perishable items must be transported in refrigerated vehicles with proper segregation. The contract mandates use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, and payment will be processed through the DFAS Columbus Center. The contractor is subject to stringent security and personnel requirements, including mandatory clearance levels (IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III) for all employees accessing government facilities or information systems, compliance with HSPD-12 for physical access via CAC or installation badge, and submission of detailed personnel data for background investigations initiated by the DLA Intelligence Personnel Security Office. Contractors must provide SF-85 or SF-86 forms, fingerprint cards, and proof of citizenship, and any personnel lacking clearance may only perform work under temporary waiver approved by a site commander. In addition, all deliveries must meet FDA and USDA labeling standards, including accurate fat/lean ratios for ground beef, clear use-by dates, and traceability for repackaged goods. Unique item identification through Data Matrix barcodes conforming to ISO/IEC 16022 and MIL-STD-130 is required, and products must originate from DoD-approved food establishments. The contract includes provisions for economic price adjustments, prohibits