Award
Delivery Order #SPE3SU26FBC2V
Short-Term Delivery Order for Chilled Apples by Loffredo Gardens, Inc.
Buyer
Defense Logistics Agency
Award Amount
$829.37
Ceiling
$829.37
Awarded
March 09, 2026
Period of Performance
Mar 09, 2026 – Mar 09, 2026
Identifier
SPE3SU26FBC2V
NAICS
311991
This award represents a short-term delivery order contract issued under a broader indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, highlighting a single transaction focused on the procurement of chilled apples. The recipient, Loffredo Gardens, Inc., a company known for supplying fresh produce, was selected as the contractor. This specific delivery order pertains to the fulfillment of chilled apple products, indicating the agency's intent to maintain quality fresh produce in its provisions, likely supporting institutional food programs. The contract underscores the use of a delivery order mechanism within an existing multi-year IDIQ agreement, which runs over several years, allowing the agency flexibility in ordering produce as needed. The award was made on a sole-source basis under the parent IDIQ contract, emphasizing efficiency in fulfilling recurrent product needs without engaging in separate competitive bidding for this delivery. The performance of the contract was scheduled for a single day, demonstrating a well-defined, targeted procurement. The location of performance was identified in Des Moines, Iowa, aligning with logistics for produce distribution. This contract consolidates the agency’s efforts to ensure continuous access to quality fresh food items, supporting important food service missions.
Description
4571079742!APPLES, CHL,