CBP U. S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Bottled Drinking Water

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for bottled drinking water delivery to support detainees in temporary holding facilities across Arizona. The procurement will cover multiple locations including Ajo, Casa Grande, Douglas, Nogales, Sonoita, Three Points, Tucson, and Willcox, requiring delivery of various water bottle sizes such as 16.9oz 24-packs and 1-gallon/5-gallon bottles. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award, and all questions regarding the acquisition should be submitted via email to Christopher Shaw by the specified deadline. The solicitation will be issued via SAM as a total small business set-aside, with an anticipated release date of March 10, 2025. Evaluation will likely focus on vendors' ability to meet strict water handling, packaging, and health standards mandated by USDA and FDA regulations.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,100 employees, and is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The initial contract period will consist of a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, suggesting a potential total contract duration of five years. Monthly water unit requirements will range from 22 to 600 units per location, indicating significant total volume across the Tucson Sector's detention facilities. Delivery personnel will be subject to security vetting, and vendors must provide health certifications and a comprehensive quality control plan. Deliveries are strictly limited to between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, emphasizing the precise operational requirements of this federal contract opportunity.