RFI SODA BIB FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT.docx

This is a request for information (RFI). The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Strategic Material Sourcing Group (SMSG) is conducting market research for the 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 dispensing equipment to all customers. The delivery locations require indefinite quantities of Beverage Base for delivery.

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, with optional Flavor Shots) 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.

The acquisition is intended to be solicited on a competitive basis, and all prices must be found fair and reasonable prior to the award.

Please respond to the following questions:

1) Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; business size, CAGE Code if applicable, country of origin).

2) DLA is considering a Firm Fixed Price contract as follows: Sixty (60) month contract, with five separate pricing tiers. Prices would remain fixed for each tier period.

TIER 1(12 months) TIER 2(12 months) TIER 3(12 months) TIER 4(12 months) TIER 5(12 months)

a) Would you be able to offer firm fixed prices as outlined above? If that is not feasible, would you be able to offer firm fixed prices for 12-month tiers on a thirty-six (36)-month contract?

3) DLA is considering a Firm Fixed with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) contract. If an EPA is used, what established market price or index would you recommend as the basis for the EPA?

4) Is there another pricing methodology you would propose for a 60-month contract?

5) 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 Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Please respond via e-mail to the following address: Zoraya.Wilson@dla.mil and Matthew.Conville@dla.mil