The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence awarded Walton Beverage Company an indefinite delivery contract to supply various beverages and carbon dioxide to support military customers. Task orders issued against this contract vehicle call for the delivery of branded sodas, sports drinks, teas, and beverage bases in 5-gallon containers from Walton's Ferndale, Washington facility to the agency through September 2027. Performance periods for individual orders range from one to six months. As the logistics provider for the Department of Defense, the Defense Logistics Agency utilizes indefinite delivery contracts to efficiently stock military commissaries, exchanges, and other facilities worldwide with needed food and beverage items. The original solicitation sought fresh produce distribution services for non-Department of Defense schools, setting aside the procurement entirely for small businesses.
The contract is valued at up to $4.9 million over its five year period of performance. Task order pricing ranges from zero to $4,032 for branded refreshments and related carbonated beverage ingredients. As the prime contractor, Walton Beverage Company delivers the ordered products as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence manages food and subsistence support for United States armed forces personnel globally. No set-aside provisions were applied to orders awarded under the indefinite delivery contract vehicle.
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