SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS IN SAUCE, SHELF

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE3S126F1217 is a delivery order issued under the master contract SPE3S122DZ240 to Ameriqual Group, LLC, a small business based in Evansville, Indiana. This specific order, valued at 4,181,426.32 dollars and awarded on June 29, 2026, is for the supply of various shelf-stable food items, including spaghetti with meatballs, pork sausage links, corned beef hash, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potato and coconut casserole, southwestern style chicken chili, carrots, and beef and potatoes in cream gravy. All items are to be delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a final delivery deadline of October 31, 2026. The overarching master contract is a five-year, firm-fixed-price agreement running from December 22, 2021, to December 21, 2026, with a total potential value of 159,161,932.80 dollars. Performance is managed through a five-tier period of performance, with individual delivery orders typically requiring fulfillment within 90 days. The contract mandates that inspection occur at the contractor's plant, while formal acceptance takes place at the destination. Shipping must comply with FAR 52.247-60, and all invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict maritime transportation requirements, prioritizing U.S.-flag vessels for any ocean transport.