Award
Delivery Order #SPE3SU26F9YNJ
Delivery Order for Chilled Apples under IDIQ Contract with Loffredo Gardens
Buyer
Defense Logistics Agency
Award Amount
$272.30
Ceiling
$272.30
Awarded
March 03, 2026
Period of Performance
Mar 03, 2026 – Mar 03, 2026
Identifier
SPE3SU26F9YNJ
NAICS
311991
This award represents a delivery order contract issued to Loffredo Gardens, Inc., a known supplier in the agricultural produce sector, specializing in providing fresh produce to government agencies. The contract covers the procurement of chilled apples, ensuring the supply of fresh fruit as part of the broader military and USDA school produce programs. This delivery order is a subset of a larger indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract held by Loffredo Gardens, which spans multiple years and supports ongoing produce needs for federal nutrition initiatives. The contract's significance lies in its role in maintaining a reliable supply chain for nutritious food within public sector feeding programs, impacting health and wellness for service members and students. The scope involves the timely delivery of packaged chilled apples to a designated location in Des Moines, IA, fulfilling specified quality and safety standards. This award was competitively sourced under the existing IDIQ contract, leveraging established procurement vehicles to ensure efficiency and compliance. The timing reflects a short-term fulfillment window aligned with the contract's delivery schedule. No key subcontractors have been identified for this delivery order, and it directly references the parent IDIQ contract for produce, emphasizing continuity and established supplier relationships.
Description
4571012172!APPLES, CHL,