WELL, HOT FOOD, SOUP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to CITISCO, LLC (CAGE 4K2R1) for the procurement of one unit of WELL, HOT FOOD, SOUP (NSN 7310014964525) under Solicitation SPE3SE-26-T-1051, with a total contract price of $515.00 and an award date of July 27, 2026. The delivery is scheduled for FBO DESTINATION to the USS RONALD REAGAN CVN 76 at FPO AP 96616, with a required delivery window referencing a 20-day timeline, though the exact start date is unspecified. The contract includes mandatory compliance with stringent packaging and marking standards, governed primarily by MIL-STD-129 for labeling and 2D Data Matrix barcoding, ASTM D3951 for general packaging, and DLA’s RA001 Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other standards. Palletization must adhere to DLA RP001 requirements, and all items must be properly marked with Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack as specified. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including safeguards for cybersecurity through 252.204-7012, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials, restrictions on Chinese military company supply chains, and requirements for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment submissions. Performance-based payments and receiving reports must be submitted through WAWF using appropriate document types such as Invoice and Receiving Report. The Government conducts final inspection and acceptance at destination, with the contractor responsible for ensuring all technical, safety, and labeling requirements are met prior to shipment. Special requirements under 252.223-7001 mandate hazard labeling compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials, requiring submission of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The contract includes clauses on whistleblower rights, compensation restrictions for former DoD officials, and limitations on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors were required to provide Unique Entity ID and CAGE code information, as well as socioeconomic status representations, though specific responses from the awardee are not documented. All proposals were submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and the award was made under an unspecified contract type, likely following a Lowest Price