CG 26 SLV Bottled Water *Subject to Availability of Funds*

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: W912QM26QA0110001) for bottled water. The government is procuring 84,504 cases of 500ml bottled water in various locations.

• Delivery of 84,504 cases of 500ml bottled water.

• Water must be from the SOUTHCOM approved vendor, La Constancia Ltds. De C.V. Cristal water.

• Packaged in cases of 12x 500ml bottles.

• Specific delivery quantities and dates are outlined for four locations: Ilopango, Chalatenango, Naval Base in La Union, and Civil Protection in Nejapa.

• Product Service Code: 8960 for all items.

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 13, 2026

• Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time

• Contract type is not specified, but the document is a solicitation (RFQ/RFP).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• FOB Details: Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor.

• Offers must be submitted signed and dated by the exact time specified.

• Minimum offer requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, representations/certifications, and statement of agreement with terms.

• Offers are to be held firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price and technical acceptability.

• The evaluation approach involves ranking quotes by price, then evaluating the top three for technical acceptability.

• Price, Technical Plan, and Approved Vendor are key evaluation factors.

• The acquisition is currently marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 312112

• Size Standard: Not specified.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects such as payment, inspection, contract terms, and representations.

• Specific contact for solicitation information: Christopher Sondashi, (520) 725-2989, CHRISTOPHER.SONDASHI.MIL@ARMY.MIL.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are specified for each delivery point.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the delivery of bottled water to various locations for CENTAM Guardian 26 SLV.

• Delivery of 84,504 500ml bottles of "Cristal water" approved by SOUTHCOM.

• Water to be packaged in 12x 500ml cases.

• Deliveries are scheduled between April 13-27, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, unless the Government facility is closed.

• Deliveries are to be made to specific locations detailed in the Delivery Schedule.

• The contractor must ensure water is loaded onto trucks for forklift download upon arrival.

• If forklift download is not possible, the contractor must download and palletize the water at the designated location.

• The contractor must provide forklift, personnel, and necessary equipment for delivery personnel to download.

• Delivery Period: April 13-27, 2026.

• Delivery Locations: Ilopango (Special Forces CEAT), Chalatenango, La Union (Naval Base), and Civil Protection, Nejapa. Specific quantities and dates for each location are provided in the Delivery Schedule.

• The contractor must provide all information for background checks for installation access.

• The contractor must coordinate with the Salvadoran Government Representative for escorted access to bases.

• All contracted employees and subcontractor employees must be local nationals.

• Coordination and confirmation of entry requirements with the Salvadoran Military are the contractor's responsibility.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal Portable Showers Setup Service for the United States Army South (ARSOUTH) in support of Centam Guardian 2026 (ExCG 26) in El Salvador.

• Provide portable shower trailers with 14 individual shower heads.

• Deliver and set up self-standing stairs (60" tall, 36" wide with handrails) for each shower trailer.

• Provide fresh water supply lines (3/4" diameter) and grey water discharge lines (4" diameter).

• Provide a 3,000-gallon grey water tank.

• Ensure plumbing is secure, marked, and free of leaks or breakages.

• Repair any plumbing leaks or breakages within 4 hours of notification.

• Deliver shower trailers to specified locations: 4th Brigada de Infanteria El Paraiso, Chalatenango (12 units) and Civil Protection, Nejapa (2 units).

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for all services is 100% compliant.

• Stairs must be anchored, level, and not move more than 2 inches.

• Shower trailers must be fully operational by April 14, 2026.

• Plumbing repairs must be completed within 4 hours.

• Service Technicians must notify the KO or COR if units cannot be restored to operational status within 4 hours.

• A 24/7 trouble call number must be provided.

• Period of Performance: April 14, 2026 to April 28, 2026.

• Installation: April 14, 2026.

• Removal: April 28, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Chalatenango and Nejapa, El Salvador.

• Contractor must provide a Contract Manager and alternate, designated in writing within seven (7) days of award.

• Contractor employees and subcontractors must have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department or U.S. State Police.

• Contractor must notify the KO and COR within 24 hours of any criminal activity by employees or subcontractors.

• Contractor must acquire Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance.

• Compliance with applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912QM26QA011, is for the procurement of bottled water. The government is procuring a total of 84,504 bottles of CG 26 Bottled Water in 500ml configurations.

• Product: CG 26 Bottled Water (500ml bottles), approved by SOUTHCOM.

• Packaging: 12 bottles per case.

• Total Quantity: 84,504 bottles.

• Approved Vendor: La Constancia Ltds. De C.V. Cristal water.

• Product Service Code: 8960

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the "Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price" noted for individual line items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates range from April 13, 2026, to April 25, 2026, for all line items.

• Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, at 03:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on the following in order of importance:

  1. Price (fairness, reasonableness, and balance).
  2. Technical Plan (must be rated "Acceptable").
  3. Approved Vendor (must be La Constancia Ltds. De C.V. Cristal water).

• Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering both technical acceptability and the lowest total evaluated price.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment, contract terms, representations and certifications, and evaluation criteria.

• Specific delivery locations are detailed for each line item, including Ilopango, Chalatenango, La Union, and Nejapa.

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.