WASHINGTON — Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, Ark., has been awarded a three-year contract worth a maximum of $444 million to supply chicken to the U.S. Department of Defense.
This contract was a competitive acquisition, and nine offers were received. The contract concludes March 3, 2017.
The department said locations for the contract are Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina and Mississippi.
The department also said that overseas vendors supporting military cusomers will also order from this contract. . .

