NEXCOM Vending Machines

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking a contractor to provide vending machines and related services for the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Ships Stores Program. The solicitation, identified as N0018925QR020, requires the procurement of drink and snack vending machines designed for Navy ships, with specific requirements for machine sizes, capacities, and compatibility with the Navy Cash cashless system. Contractors must supply machines that can withstand rough sea conditions, be bolted to bulkheads, and feature multi-priced coin mechanisms and high-capacity bill validators. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is an unrestricted firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with economic price adjustment provisions. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM on February 4, 2025, with the NAICS code 811310 and a size standard of $12.5 million.

The contract covers eight geographic zones across the East and West coasts of the United States, including major Navy ports. The ordering period runs from February 14, 2025, through February 13, 2030, with requirements for quarterly usage reports. The vending machines must accommodate various products including food, drinks, snacks, beverages, supplements, hygiene products, and candy for resale to Navy ship crews. The solicitation includes delivery of two sizes of drink vending machines (26-inch width with 36 cans per selection, and larger machines with 540-800 can capacity) and two sizes of snack machines (275-325 piece and 450-500 piece capacities). The contract also mandates the provision of spare parts packages and requires 30 training classes per year. The place of performance is specified as San Diego, California, with the potential for distribution across multiple Navy locations.