Beverages, Alcoholic

PSC Category 8965 encompasses alcoholic beverages and related procurement activities for various federal government agencies. The category covers a wide range of alcoholic products including wines, spirits, whiskeys, vodkas, brandies, and beers. These products are primarily purchased for diplomatic gratuities, embassy events, military exchange programs, representational purposes, and hospitality services across domestic and international locations.

Federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate consistent procurement patterns from agencies like the Department of State, Department of the Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency. Contract values typically range from approximately $10,000 to $200,000, with performance periods spanning several months, often aligned with fiscal years or specific event requirements. Frequently awarded entities include Carisam-Samuel Meisel, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Ipte LLC, and Anheuser-Busch. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, and notably, none of the reviewed contracts utilized specific small business set-aside designations. Performance locations include various international regions such as Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Thailand, Colombia, and multiple European and Asian countries.

While the provided data does not include specific federal contract opportunities, the extensive contract award history suggests ongoing, recurring requirements for alcoholic beverages across diplomatic and military procurement channels. The consistent award patterns indicate a stable, predictable market for these products, with agencies routinely purchasing alcoholic beverages to support diplomatic relations, military morale, and representational functions.