Soda Bag in Box (BIB) Beverage

SOL #: SPE30026R0032Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a31198e3c65495f815799914e68635c/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 24, 2026, 9:00 PM

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, Strategic Material Sourcing Group (SMSG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Bag-In-Box (BIB) Beverage Base products, dispensing equipment, CO2, and associated services. This effort aims to supply DOD and non-DOD customers, including Navy/Coast Guard Ships, across CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. Responses are requested by March 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This market research seeks capabilities for the acquisition of:

Beverage Base (Bag-In-Box): Carbonated, Non-Carbonated, Electrolyte, and Juice Drinks (containing <= 20% Juice).
Dispensing Equipment: Provision of necessary equipment.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Supply of 20 lbs. CO2 cylinders.
Service: Maintenance and service for dispensing equipment.
Logistics & Coordination: Successful offeror(s) must establish a central email Point of Contact (POC) for order receipt and coordinate deliveries with respective bottlers. Agreements between the offeror and both owned and independent bottlers must be in place, with independent bottlers considered subcontractors.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
NAICS Code: 312111
Contract Period: Twelve (12) months or Nine Million dollars ($9,000,000.00), whichever comes first.
Quantities: Indefinite quantities of Beverage Base.
Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract. A subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 may be required depending on the offeror's business size.

Submission Requirements

Interested firms should respond by providing:

A brief description of their company (name, address, type of business, business size, CAGE Code, country of origin).
Confirmation of intent to participate in the bidding process if a solicitation is issued.
Specific flavors/products for categories listed in the "ATTACHMENT 2-SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.xlsx" document. This attachment details requirements for company information, product pricing (per gallon, two decimal places), estimated annual quantities, and contact points. Bidders must also submit a separate Wholesale Price List or Commercial Pricing document.