Definitive Contract 121NTF26C0099

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $4,374 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Aqua Gulf Supply Chain Solutions, LLC on March 16, 2026, for freight transportation services supporting government food donation programs. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026, involves the transportation of a 40-foot dry container with freeze protection provisions to Caguas, Puerto Rico. No set-aside designation was used in this procurement, indicating the contract was awarded through open competition in the federal marketplace. Aqua Gulf Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Jacksonville, Florida-based logistics and supply chain management company, serves as the prime contractor with full responsibility for the freight transportation operations.

This contract represents a continuation of Aqua Gulf's established role as a specialized provider of containerized freight logistics for USDA food assistance initiatives. The company has developed a focused operational footprint across multiple Puerto Rico locations and select mainland destinations, executing over one hundred federal contracts since its February 2025 registration with the System for Award Management. Aqua Gulf's contract portfolio consists almost exclusively of freight transportation support for government food donations, utilizing various container configurations—including 40-foot and 53-foot dry containers, as well as refrigerated units—with typical contract values ranging from approximately $4,120 to $6,543. The frequency and consistency of awards from federal agencies underscore Aqua Gulf's identification as a reliable logistics provider essential to the distribution of food assistance resources.