Soda Bag in Box (BIB) Beverage
Contact and place of performance
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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We encourage, appreciate, and would like to thank you in advance for your participation. Your responses, questions, or concerns regarding support for our customers are requested back by the close of business on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Please respond via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] and [email protected].
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Strategic Material Sourcing Group is conducting market research for the acquisition of carbonated, non-carbonated, electrolyte, and juice beverage bases in bag-in-box packaging. This federal opportunity, identified under solicitation number SPE30026R0032, requires the successful offeror to provide indefinite quantities of beverage products along with necessary dispensing equipment, 20-lb carbon dioxide tanks, and ongoing equipment maintenance. Performance will take place within the United States for a period of twelve months or until reaching a total value of $9,000,000.00, whichever occurs first.
Administrative requirements include the establishment of a central email point of contact to coordinate orders and deliveries between the agency and various bottlers. Offerors are responsible for ensuring agreements are in place with both company-owned and independently owned bottlers to support all customer locations. The government classifies this procurement under NAICS 312111 for Soft Drink Manufacturing. Depending on business size, a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 may be required for the management of independent bottling subcontractors.
The agency is currently requesting information regarding company capabilities and intent to participate in a future bidding process. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of March 24, 2026, though the description also references a request for feedback by March 13, 2025. The notice includes three attachments: a Schedule of Items Excel file and two versions of a Sources Sought Notice Word document. Responses and inquiries should be directed to the primary contact, Justin Brown, via the provided email address.
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