Soda Bag in Box (BIB) Beverage
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, Strategic Material Sourcing Group (SMSG) is conducting market research for the acquisition of Bag-In-Box (BIB) Beverage Base (carbonated, non-carbonated, electrolyte, and juice drinks). This effort includes supplying necessary dispensing equipment, Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and service to customers across the Continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. Responses are requested by March 26, 2026.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice aims to identify potential sources interested in participating in a future acquisition to provide beverage base products and associated services to DOD and non-DOD customers, including Navy/Coast Guard Ships.
Scope of Work
The successful offeror(s) will be required to:
- Supply Beverage Base in Bag-In-Box (BIB) format.
- Provide necessary dispensing equipment.
- Supply 20 lbs. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) cylinders.
- Offer service to the dispensing equipment for all customers.
- Develop a central email Point of Contact (POC) for order receipt and coordination with bottlers.
- Ensure agreements are in place with both successful offeror-owned and independently owned bottlers, with independent bottlers considered subcontractors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 312111
- Anticipated Contract Period: Twelve (12) months or Nine Million dollars ($9,000,000.00), whichever comes first.
- Quantities: Indefinite quantities.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, by close of business.
- Published: March 24, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should respond via email to Justin.Brown@dla.mil and Zoraya.Wilson@dla.mil. Submissions must include:
- A brief description of your company (name, address, type of business, business size, CAGE Code if applicable, country of origin).
- An indication of whether your firm intends to participate in the bidding process if a solicitation is issued.
- Offerors must specify their specific flavors/products for each category (Carbonated and Non-Carbonated) as outlined in the Schedule of Items (e.g., ATTACHMENT 2-SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.xlsx). This attachment provides templates for company information, product descriptions, and pricing (FOB Destination, 12 months).
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice; no solicitation is issued at this time. A subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 may be required depending on the offeror’s business size.