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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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SPE3S126F1148Federal

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Delivery order SPE3S126F1148 was issued on June 15, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to Baxters North America, Inc., also known as The Wornick Company. This specific order, valued at 2,179.10 dollars, is for the procurement of 35 cases of tailored opera meals under National Stock Number 8970016287262. The goods are scheduled for delivery to the SROTC Indiana University of Pennsylvania by June 30, 2026. This delivery order is placed under the broader master contract SPE3S125DZ101, which was originally awarded on November 13, 2024. The overarching agreement is a five year contract for Tailored Operational Training Meals with a guaranteed minimum value of 1,270,640.00 dollars and a maximum capacity of 200,000 cases. The master contract establishes tiered unit pricing between 61.04 and 66.07 dollars and mandates compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including specific cybersecurity requirements.

General Info

DLA ordered 35 opera meal cases from Baxters North America for 2,179.10 dollars.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$2,179.1

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Award Issued Date

06/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

SPE3S1-25-D-Z101 - Award for Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM)

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SPE3S1-26-F-1148 Delivery Order

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High

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PostedJun 15

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AwardedJun 15

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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DLA award SPE3S126F1148 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (CAGE 9Y162) Total Contract Price: $2,179.10 Award Date: 06-15-2026 Delivery order under: SPE3S125DZ101 Line items: - MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN/Part 8970016287262, PR 7017190336)

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