Purchase Order 47QSWA26P0FT0

Babco International Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $1,665.40 by the Federal Acquisition Service for the supply of compartmented mess trays. The trays specified are Type I, five-compartment melamine-formaldehyde units in tan color, measuring 13 7/8 inches long by 10 3/4 inches wide by 1 inch deep, with plastic packaging and packing materials prohibited. The contract was awarded on February 20, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 22, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating competition among all eligible vendors.

This purchase order is likely issued under Babco's existing blanket purchase agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service under the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule program, which was established in January 2024 with a $1,000,000 ceiling value. Babco has established itself as a reliable federal supplier of dining and kitchen products to military and civilian installations, with a demonstrated procurement history spanning multiple funding agencies including the U.S. Navy and Air Force. The company's focus on sustainable, plastic-free alternatives and precise adherence to government specifications has positioned it as a preferred vendor for standardized food service equipment across federal installations.