PEPSI SUPPORT TO TROOP CUSTOMERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a market research questionnaire to gather information from potential vendors regarding their interest and capability to supply Pepsi Cans and Bottles to Department of Defense (DoD) military customers in South Dakota. It aims to understand market capacity and potential solutions for a future long-term contract.

• Contract Details: Potential 24-month period of performance with a maximum value of $350,000.00.
• Vendor Information Requested: Company Name, Cage Code, Number of Employees, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, E-mail.
• Interest & Capability Questions:
  • Interest in supplying Pepsi Cans and Bottles to South Dakota customers.
  • Description of how customers would be serviced if interested.
  • Ability to service specific listed customers if not interested in all.
  • Minimum dollar delivery requirement.
  • Current manufacturing of Pepsi Cans and Bottles products.
  • Past experience with the Federal Government.
  • Registration status in SAM.gov and DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
  • Business size (Small or Large).
  • Feedback on the proposed zone layout and feasibility.
  • Need for subcontracting and areas involved.
  • Additional company capabilities.
  • Percentage of subcontracting to Small Business bottlers.
• System Requirements: Vendors must have internet access and comply with inspections/audits. Offerors with a Place of Performance not under their direct control must submit documentation of an agreement for production and distribution.
• EDI & STORES System: Information regarding the Subsistence Total Order & Receipt Electronic System (STORES) and required Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions (810, 820, 832, 850, 861, 997) is provided. Vendors must be able to interface with STORES and support these transactions. Alternate ordering methods must be available if STORES is not operational.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to assess their interest and capability for the upcoming contract. It outlines the scope of the potential requirement, key operational and technical requirements (including EDI and STORES), and provides a direct channel for vendors to communicate their capacity and provide feedback to the government. Responding to this questionnaire is essential for vendors to be considered for future solicitations related to this opportunity. The deadline for questions is January 28, 2026, 3:00 pm EST.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet (Attachment 1) containing a schedule of items for Solicitation SPE300-26-R-X008, specifically for "South Dakota (Group 1)". It is intended for bidders to provide pricing information for a 24-month contract, with a 1-year estimate provided.

• The sheet lists 22 specific beverage and water items, including carbonated drinks (various sodas, ginger ale, orange-lemon-lime), electrolytic beverages (Gatorade in various flavors, including Zero options), and drinking water.
• For each item, it provides Government Item Number, Stock Number, estimated quantity, unit of issue, and descriptions.
• Bidders are instructed to fill in only the white fields, specifically cells D2, G6 through G9, and I6 through I9.
• Shaded fields are not to be altered.
• Bidders are instructed to bid on all items.
• Columns are provided for "Tier 1 Price Per Case" and "Tier 2 Price Per Case", along with "Total Evaluated Price for Tier 1" and "Total Evaluated Price for Tier 2".
• The sheet also calculates a "12 Month Estimated Quantity" and "Tier 1 Evaluation (12 Month)" and "Tier 2 Evaluation (12 Month)".

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the specific products and estimated quantities required. It serves as the primary document for submitting pricing proposals for these items. Bidders must carefully complete the specified fields to ensure their bids are considered compliant and evaluated correctly.