MEAL, RELIGIOUS, READY-T0-EAT, INDIVIDUAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract SPE3S1-24-D-Z101 to SO-PAK-CO, INC (CAGE 6D623) for three boxes of Halal-certified, religious, individual ready-to-eat meals (NSN 8970014241998) at a total price of $273.75, with an award date of July 16, 2026, and a required delivery date of July 28, 2026. The order is delivered FOB Origin from the contractor’s facility in Mullins, South Carolina, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, Fort Drum, New York. The underlying contract spans five tiers over five years with estimated total values ranging from $1.66 million to $26.5 million, though this specific order represents only a minor execution of the base agreement. Packaging must be shipped via traceable means only, with no parcel post permitted, and must include BSM and DEF FIN identification numbers along with the contract and NSN, though specific labeling details like expiration dates or religious certification symbols are not outlined. All contractual clauses follow standard FAR and DFARS provisions, including cybersecurity, supply chain security, small business payment acceleration, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and Bytedance applications. The contractor is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business and affirmed its small business status, triggering federal reporting obligations under FAR 19.15 and 19.102. Payment is to be processed through the Columbus, Ohio remittance address using DFARS 252.232-7003 invoicing requirements, with key points of contact including Contracting Officer Darren Gregory, Ordering Officer David Sharp, and POC SFC Mike Heroux. No special requirements, performance incentives, or evaluation factors beyond standard compliance were specified, and the award rationale is not disclosed, though the low value and single-line-item nature suggest a straightforward fulfillment under pre-established pricing tiers.