• WASHINGTON
In late June and early July, two firms made deals exceeding a combined $324 million to supply the military with food and beverages.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., issued both contracts.
SYSCO SEATTLE
Sysco Seattle Inc., Kent, Wash., won a $281.02 million five-year deal for U.S. Navy supplies.
Per a June 30 Pentagon release (https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4530662/contracts-for-june-30-2026/), funding for the full line of food and beverage items will come from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds.
The work will last until June 28, 2031, with no extension option.
US FOODS
In a separate deal, the Defense Department awarded US Foods Inc., Watertown, N.Y., a $43.59 million contract to supply food to the Air Force, Army and Navy.
According to a July 1 Pentagon release (https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4531882/contracts-for-july-1-2026/), the agreement is for 364 days and the money will come from fiscal years 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds.
It was reported that this deal covers a range of items, including meats, dairy products, baked goods, beverages, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, and meal kits.
Source: Department of War (DoW) News; AL.Com (https://www.al.com/news/2026/07/firms-cut-325-million-in-deals-to-supply-food-and-beverages-to-the-military.html)
Edited by Larry Lapka
