MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE3S126F1426 is a delivery order issued under the primary contract SPE3S125DZ101 to Baxters North America, Inc. (CAGE 9Y162). The award, dated August 17, 2026, is for the procurement of 30 boxes of Tailored Operational Training Meals (NSN 8970-01-628-7262) at a unit price of $62.26, resulting in a total contract price of $1,867.80. While this specific order is for a small quantity, the overarching contract framework indicates a guaranteed minimum of $1,270,640.00 and a total potential value of $12,706,400.00. The period of performance is structured across five tiers spanning from November 13, 2024, through November 11, 2029. The contract is administered by the DLA Troop Support Substance Supply Chain office, with Tiendung H. Nguyen serving as the Administrative Contracting Officer. Delivery is set as FOB Destination to the awardee's location in Blue Ash, Ohio, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The award includes several critical regulatory requirements, most notably DFARS 252.204-7012, which mandates the safeguarding of covered defense information and strict cyber incident reporting protocols in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. Additionally, the contractor is subject to prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and Bytedance covered applications.