Sources Sought Notice 07-26-23.docx

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:

1) 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.