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Justin Brown
USA
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Strategic Material Sourcing Group (SMSG) is conducting market research for the acquisition of Beverage Base (Bag-In-Box) Carbonated, Non-Carbonated, Electrolyte and Juice Drinks containing </= 20% Juice) for delivery to DOD and non-DOD customers and Navy/Coast Guard Ships in the Continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. The purpose of this Market Res...
View morePlease note that a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 may be required dependent on the offerors’ business size.
If interested, see ATTACHMENT 1- Schedule of Items. In lieu of specific beverage products, the schedule of items includes categories of items (Carbonated and Non-Carbonated) annotated with flavors commonly available commercially.
Offerors will specify their specific flavors/products for each category. The precise schedule or list of items will be determined according to the specific flavors/products proposed by the offeror and awarded by the Government.
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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Strategic Material Sourcing Group, is conducting market research under solicitation SPE30026R0032 for the acquisition of Bag-In-Box (BIB) beverage bases, including carbonated, non-carbonated, electrolyte, and juice drinks. This requirement is classified under NAICS 312111 Soft Drink Manufacturing and involves the delivery of indefinite quantities of beverage products to locations across the USA. In addition to the BIB products, the scope of work includes the provision of necessary dispensing equipment, 20-pound carbon dioxide tanks, and ongoing maintenance services for the equipment.
The anticipated contract period is 12 months or until a maximum value of $9,000,000.00 is reached, whichever occurs first. Successful offerors must establish a central email point of contact to coordinate all orders and deliveries with both company-owned and independent bottlers, the latter of which are considered subcontractors. The government requires interested firms to provide company details and indicate their intent to participate in a future bidding process. Depending on the size of the business, a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 may be necessary.
Information related to this notice is supported by three attachments: a schedule of items in .xlsx format and two versions of the Sources Sought Notice in .docx format. While the government provides general categories for beverage flavors, offerors are expected to specify their particular commercial products for each category. Responses to this market research are due by March 24, 2026, and are managed by point of contact Justin Brown.
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