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MEAL, TAILORED OPERA

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SPE3S126F1403Federal

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Delivery order SPE3S126F1403, issued on August 11, 2026, is a procurement for 96 cases of Tailored Operational Training Meals (NSN 8970016287264) awarded to SO-PAK-CO, INC. The total price for this specific order is $6,225.60, with a unit price of $64.85 per case. Delivery is required by August 21, 2026, to W50123 in Baltimore, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms. This order is placed under the broader basic contract SPE3S125DZ102, which was effective November 14, 2024, and carries a total potential value of $13,077,600.00 with a guaranteed minimum of $1,307,760.00 over a five-year performance period. The overarching contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency and is structured in five annual tiers running through November 11, 2029. Administrative requirements mandate that all invoicing and receiving reports be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates various federal and defense regulations, including strict cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information and DFARS requirements for supply chain security. Inspection and acceptance of the meals are conducted at the point of origin, with final acceptance authority held by the government.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$6,225.6

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Award Issued Date

08/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(2)

SPE3S1-25-D-Z102 - SO-PAK-CO, INC

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SPE3S1-26-F-1403 - Order for Supplies or Services

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 11

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AwardedAug 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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DLA award SPE3S126F1403 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: SO-PAK-CO, INC (CAGE 6D623) Total Contract Price: $6,225.60 Award Date: 08-11-2026 Delivery order under: SPE3S125DZ102 Line items: - MEAL, TAILORED OPERA (NSN/Part 8970016287264, PR 7017844546)

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