Request for Information (RFI) for Coca Cola Cans and Bottles support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the States of Ohio (Wright Patterson AFB Area) and Virginia (Fort Belvoir Area) – OH/VA Zone
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research for a future Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC). This opportunity seeks to identify capable vendors for supplying Coca Cola Cans and Bottles to military customers in the Ohio (Wright Patterson AFB Area) and Virginia (Fort Belvoir Area) zones. Responses are due by April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI serves as market research to assist DLA Troop Support's Subsistence Produce and Market Fresh Program in crafting an appropriate solicitation. The Agency intends to award one IQC for the supply of Coca Cola Cans and Bottles products to Department of Defense (DoD) military customers. The scope is limited to Coca Cola products, which must conform to commercial standards for temperature maintenance.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Type: Indefinite-Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 36 months, from July 5, 2026, to July 4, 2029.
- Estimated Maximum Value: $168,593.76 (as per the market research questionnaire).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
Key Requirements & Information Sought
Vendors are requested to complete the provided "Market Research Questionnaires Coke OH & VA" PDF. The questionnaire focuses on:
- Vendor interest and ability to service the specified OH/VA zones.
- Minimum dollar delivery requirements.
- Manufacturing capabilities for Coca Cola products.
- Past experience with the Federal Government and registration status (SAM.gov, DLA DIBBS).
- Business size (small or large) and feedback on zone layout feasibility.
- Potential subcontracting needs and the percentage of subcontracting to Small Business bottlers.
Future offerors for the anticipated solicitation will be required to propose on all items in Group 1, as detailed in "Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items." Delivery locations, including contact information, are provided in "Attachment 2 - Delivery Schedule," covering sites primarily in Ohio and Virginia, with some in Washington D.C. and North Carolina.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit the completed "Market Research Questionnaires Coke OH & VA" PDF via email to Katie Ann Wimsey (katieann.wimsey@dla.mil) and Alicia Nichols Harris (alicia.harris@dla.mil). This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment for future business; the Government will not pay for information received.