SODA BIB Sources Sought Notice 2023
Sources Sought Notice ID: SPE300-23-R-0039
Description: MARKET RESEARCH – SODA BAG-IN-BOX (BIB) BEVERAGE BASE
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 Research is to seek potential sources interested in participating in this acquisition. The NAICS Codes associated with this notice is 312111.
In addition to Bag-In-Box (BIB) products, successful offeror(s) shall supply the necessary dispensing equipment, Carbon Dioxide (20 lbs. CO2) and Service to the dispensing equipment to all customers. The delivery locations require indefinite quantities of Beverage Base for delivery. The contract period will be for fifteen (15) months or Seven Million dollars ($7,000,000.00) whichever comes first.
The successful offeror(s) shall develop a central email Point of Contact (POC) that will receive all orders and coordinate deliveries to our customers with the respective bottlers. It shall be incumbent upon the successful offeror(s) to ensure that an agreement is in place between the successful offeror(s) and the bottlers (both successful offeror(s) owned and independently owned) to ensure that all customers are supported. Independently owned bottlers shall be considered subcontractors to the successful offeror(s).
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.
Please respond to the following questions:
Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; business size, CAGE Code if applicable, country of origin).
2.Does and will your firm be able to deliver BIB products and the necessary dispensing equipment, CO2 and Service to the dispensing equipment to customers located in Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands? Can these items and services be included in your firm’s product price?
3.There is no solicitation at this time. If or when the solicitation for BIB beverage base is issued, does your firm intend to participate in the bidding process?
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, August 10, 2023. Please respond via e-mail to the following address: Alyssa.Marley@dla.mil and Zoraya.Wilson@dla.mil.
SPE300-23-R-0039 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence
7/27/23, 1:28 PM Beverage Base Bag-In-Box Solicitation for CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam Areas
This indefinite delivery contract was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence to PepsiCo Beverage Sales LLC on January 30, 2024. Under contract number SPE300-24-D-3009, PepsiCo will provide beverage base in bag-in-box packaging for CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam areas, incorporating the terms and conditions from solicitation SPE300-23-R-0039 and its amendments, as well as PepsiCo's offer dated January 18, 2024. The total contract value is $7,000,000 for commercial beverage base products to be delivered under simplified acquisition procedures to various locations within the specified geographic areas.
SPE30024D3009 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence
1/31/24, 11:17 AM Beverage Base Bag-In-Box Solicitation for CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam Areas
This solicitation issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence seeks proposals to supply bag-in-box beverage base products including carbonated and non-carbonated beverages for delivery to customers located in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. Offerors must be able to provide all specified beverage items to all customer locations and pricing will be evaluated using a best value determination considering both price and technical acceptability of proposals. Proposals are due by December 29, 2023.
The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations. Beverage products will be classified under NAICS 31212 and PSC 8910. The agency intends to make multiple awards of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum total value of $7 million over a fifteen-month contract performance period to supply an estimated 15 million gallons of beverage products. Pricing is required to be offered on a per-gallon basis in the provided schedule with no more than two decimal places. Delivery and performance will occur at customer locations across the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam.
SPE300-23-R-0039 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence
11/16/23, 3:09 PM Beverage Base Bag-In-Box Solicitation for CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam Areas
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence awarded Coca-Cola Company contract SPE30024D3008 for the supply of beverage base bag-in-box products to various locations in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. The indefinite delivery contract, valued at $7,000,000, was awarded on January 30, 2024 and incorporates the terms and conditions from solicitation SPE300-23-R-0039, including five amendments, as well as Coca-Cola's offer submitted on January 11, 2024. The contract provides for the delivery of beverage base bag-in-box products to agencies and locations under Federal Acquisition Regulation Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.
SPE30024D3008 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence
1/31/24, 10:49 AM