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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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SPE3S126F1268Federal

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The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. a delivery order under contract SPE3S125DZ101 for the supply of MEAL, TAILORED OPERA, identified by NSN 8970016287262 and PR 7017475545, with a total contract value of $3,237.52. The award was issued on July 13, 2026, and the contract is classified as a federal award, reflecting the Department of Defense’s procurement process. The meal product is intended for specific operational use, tailored to meet military dietary requirements, and the delivery order is managed under the broader contractual framework of SPE3S125DZ101. The contract details indicate no set-aside designation or NAICS code was assigned, and the performance location and point of contact information are not specified, with all administrative details originating from the DLA’s procurement system. The award notice was published through the DIBBS portal, which hosts official contract documentation for defense logistics operations.

General Info

BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA to supply tailored meals to DLA for $3,237.52 under contract SPE3S125DZ101.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

Contract Value

$3,237.52

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.View Profile

Award Issued Date

07/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(2)

SPE3S126F1268.pdf

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SPE3S126F1268.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 13

Award Notice

AwardedJul 13

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUS

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Full Description

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DLA award SPE3S126F1268 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (CAGE 9Y162) Total Contract Price: $3,237.52 Award Date: 07-13-2026 Delivery order under: SPE3S125DZ101 Line items: - MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN/Part 8970016287262, PR 7017475545)

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