Tobacco Manufacturing Machinery

PSC Category 3640 encompasses tobacco manufacturing machinery, representing specialized equipment and technologies used in the production, processing, and packaging of tobacco products. This category includes machinery designed for cigarette manufacturing, cigar production, and related tobacco processing equipment. The codes cover both industrial-scale manufacturing systems and specialized components used in tobacco product fabrication.

For the specific contract opportunity presented, the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking to establish a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for supplying brand name tobacco products to Navy Ship Stores. The procurement will cover four geographic zones: San Diego, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and Diego Garcia. The opportunity features a partial small business set-aside, with potential reserved allocations for HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), veteran-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the requirement includes a 90% mandatory fill rate and minimum order quantities between $300-$500 per zone.

The current federal contract opportunity involves NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor soliciting sources to supply specific brand name tobacco products for the US Navy Ship Store Program. The pre-solicitation notice, posted on March 10, 2025, requires interested vendors to submit a 5-page capability statement by March 14, 2025. Required tobacco products include Black & Mild cigars, Camel Snus, Grizzly smokeless tobacco, Newport cigarettes, and nicotine pouches. The procurement will utilize the NEXCOM Resale Operations Management (ROM) Version III system for electronic ordering, with invoicing processed through Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) and payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).