Delivery Order #SPE3SU26F8N80

Delivery Order for Fresh Pears to Support USDA School Lunch Program

This award represents a delivery order contract issued under a broader indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with Forestwood Farm, Inc., a specialized agricultural supplier providing fresh produce to military and USDA school lunch programs. The specific order requires the supply of fresh pears to locations including Birmingham, Alabama. It exemplifies the ongoing efforts by the Defense Logistics Agency to ensure nutritious, high-quality fruits are available to support national nutrition and public health initiatives. The contract's scope is focused on the timely delivery of fresh produce compliant with USDA standards, contributing to healthy food options in public institutions. This delivery order builds on a competitively awarded multi-year IDIQ contract, which was originally procured through competitive bidding to secure best value and market responsiveness. The brief performance period for this single delivery exemplifies the dynamic nature of produce supply under the long-term framework, allowing flexible responses to demand. Overall, the contract underscores the strategic importance of sustaining fresh produce supplies for federal nutrition programs, reinforcing Forestwood Farm's role in fulfilling government food supply needs.

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4570803470!PEARS, FRESH,

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