Stern Produce Co. in Phoenix has received a $16.6 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense. Stern will provide fruit and vegetables to military and civilian agencies, according to a DOD contract announcement.

The procurement is for 18 months with two 18-month option periods, according to the Pentagon.

Stern managers did not respond to requests for comment on the deal.

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