NEXCOM Ships Store Tobacco

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking qualified vendors to provide brand name tobacco products for Navy ship stores across four geographic zones: San Diego, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and Diego Garcia. The solicitation (RFQ N0060425Q4003) is an unrestricted requirement under NAICS code 312230 for a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Vendors may quote on one or multiple zones but must provide pricing for all items in their selected zone(s), with quotes due electronically by 1000 HRS HST on March 31, 2025. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical acceptability, including complete item pricing, capability to provide all specified items, regulatory compliance, and a subcontracting plan. Questions from potential vendors are due by March 26, 2025, at 1000 HRS HST, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the government.

The solicitation covers a base year from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with two option years potentially extending the contract through April 30, 2028, and a possible 6-month extension until October 31, 2028. The contract requires vendors to maintain a 90% fill rate for orders, submit quarterly sales reports, and adhere to strict product cataloging requirements across the four specified zones. Minimum order values range from $300 to $1,500 depending on the zone, with delivery timeframes varying from 3 to 17 days. The procurement involves 36 different tobacco and nicotine products, including brands like Black & Mild, Camel, Grizzly, Newport, ON, and ZYN, with variations in packaging and nicotine strengths. Vendors must have necessary licensing for tobacco sales, obtain base access credentials, and be prepared to deliver products pier-side or through alternate methods to Navy ships, with invoicing processed electronically through Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) and payment made via Electronic Funds Transfer.