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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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SPE3S126F1282Federal

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The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to SOPAKCO, Inc. (CAGE 6D623) for the procurement of MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN 8970-01-628-7264), with a total price of $648.50 for the initial delivery of 10 boxes. This award is issued under the broader delivery order SPE3S125DZ102 and operates within a five-year performance period spanning November 2024 through November 2029, with tiered annual increments and a guaranteed minimum value of $1,307,760.00 and a potential maximum value of $13,077,600.00 based on a total quantity of up to 200,000 cases. The contract specifies F.O.B. Destination terms, requiring SOPAKCO to manage all shipping costs and risks until delivery at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, while production and preparation occur at the contractor’s facility in Mullins, South Carolina. The government assumes responsibility for inspection and acceptance at origin, with delivery reporting mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance required with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. Contract administration is handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with invoicing strictly governed by WAWF protocols based on payment type. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, small business growth, defense priority ratings, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and software, with all applicable terms referenced to "See Schedule" indicating reliance on supporting documentation not fully disclosed. No unique special requirements, attachments, or completed representations from the offeror are present in the available data beyond the CAGE code and itemized line item.

General Info

Defense Logistics Agency awards SO-PAK-CO, INC $648.50 for tailored meal under contract SPE3S125DZ102.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

Contract Value

$648.5

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SO-PAK-CO, INCView Profile

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Documents

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SPE3S126F1282.pdf

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SPE3S126F1282.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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OfficeUS
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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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DLA award SPE3S126F1282 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: SO-PAK-CO, INC (CAGE 6D623) Total Contract Price: $648.50 Award Date: 07-14-2026 Delivery order under: SPE3S125DZ102 Line items: - MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN/Part 8970016287264, PR 7017499873)

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