Purchase Order 47QSWA26P0FG8

Babco International Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Federal Acquisition Service (a civilian agency under the General Services Administration) on February 20, 2026, with a ceiling value of $1,165.78 and an ultimate completion date of March 22, 2026. The contract calls for the supply of five-compartmented melamine-formaldehyde mess trays in tan color, measuring 13-7/8 inches long by 10-3/4 inches wide by 1 inch deep, classified as Type I, Class 2 dinnerware. The trays are to be delivered to Tucson, Arizona, and must comply with specifications prohibiting plastic packaging and packing materials. This award was made without any set-aside designation, reflecting Babco's competitive standing in the open market.

This purchase order represents a task order call under Babco's broader Blanket Purchase Agreement with the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service Multiple Award Schedule program, valued at $1,000,000 and effective through January 29, 2025. Babco has established itself as a reliable federal supplier specializing in eco-conscious dining and kitchen products for military and civilian government installations, with extensive experience fulfilling precise government specifications for mess hall equipment and dinnerware across the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company's focus on plastic-free alternatives and sustainable products aligns with federal procurement objectives while maintaining the quality standards required for military and government food service operations.