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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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SPE3S126F1123Federal

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Defense Logistics Agency award SPE3S126F1123 is a delivery order issued to Baxters North America, Inc. under the basic contract SPE3S125DZ101. Dated June 9, 2026, this order is for the procurement of tailored opera meals under NAICS code 311991. The total contract price is 311.30 dollars, covering the delivery of five boxes at a unit price of 62.26 dollars. The order specifies a delivery deadline of June 16, 2026, and includes detailed shipping, acceptance, and payment instructions. This transaction is part of a larger agreement effective November 13, 2024, which established a multi-tier performance period with guaranteed minimums and maximum quantities. The order is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.

General Info

DLA awarded Baxters North America $311.30 for five boxes of tailored opera meals.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$311.3

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Award Issued Date

06/09/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

Award/Contract SPE3S1-25-D-Z101

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High

Delivery Order SPE3S1-26-F-1123

task-order-award

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 9

Award Notice

AwardedJun 9

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

ContactsNo contact information available

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DLA award SPE3S126F1123 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (CAGE 9Y162) Total Contract Price: $311.30 Award Date: 06-09-2026 Delivery order under: SPE3S125DZ101 Line items: - MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN/Part 8970016287262, PR 7017114765)

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