Apples, fresh

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence program awarded a delivery order to Forestwood Farm, Inc. for the supply of fresh apples valued at $1,503.57, with an award date of January 26, 2026, and completion deadline of the same date. This delivery order represents tactical fulfillment under Forestwood Farm's larger single-award indefinite delivery contract with DLA Troop Support, valued at $4.9 million and effective through September 30, 2030. The indefinite delivery contract, awarded without set-aside designation following unrestricted competitive procurement, authorizes the supply of USDA Grade 1 or better quality fresh fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs to support Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Agriculture school nutrition programs within the North Dakota and South Dakota geographic zone. Forestwood Farm, a family-owned produce and dairy distributor based in Birmingham, Alabama, was positioned as the single-source supplier for its assigned region following a Request for Information issued by DLA Troop Support in August 2023, which indicated the geographic zone would be divided into four groups with one contract awarded per group.

Forestwood Farm, Inc. has demonstrated extensive capability in supplying fresh produce to military dining facilities and institutional food service operations, with a track record spanning multiple years as a registered System for Award Management vendor since February 2002. The company operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has successfully fulfilled numerous delivery orders for a comprehensive range of fresh agricultural commodities, including apples, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, and various vegetables. The delivery order for fresh apples is characteristic of the rapid fulfillment timelines typical of military subsistence procurement, supporting the Department of Defense's operational food service requirements.