Soda Bag-In-Box ( BIB) Beverage Solicitation
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 has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), SPE300-26-Q-0001, for the supply and direct delivery of Soda Bag-In-Box (BIB) Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Beverage Products. This is an unrestricted acquisition, open to all business sizes. The government intends to award multiple Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQC). Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Local Philadelphia, PA Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for full-service Bag-In-Box beverage products, including necessary dispensing equipment and CO2 (Navy customers will order CO2 separately). Deliveries are required for Land and Ships Customers across the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. Key requirements include:
- Supply of Carbonated, Non-Carbonated, Electrolyte, and Juice Drinks (<= 20% juice) in BIB format.
- Products must be produced and manufactured in the United States.
- Offerors must specify their flavors/products for each category.
- Items must be available on the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) catalog.
- Maintain a quality program for product acquisition, warehousing, and distribution.
- Provide comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Maintain an up-to-date and accessible list of all products offered.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months or Nine Million dollars ($9,000,000.00) total combined, whichever comes first.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $225,000.00 per contract.
- Pricing: Firm fixed unit price per gallon, submitted as FOB destination only.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email, consisting of one locked PDF and one editable Microsoft Excel file for pricing. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process, considering Technical Acceptability and Price. Offerors must provide pricing on at least one category, ensuring all items within that category are priced (with exceptions for Touch Screen Dispenser and Flavor Shots). Any exceptions to the solicitation requirements must be clearly listed on a separate page titled "Exceptions." The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: This is an unrestricted acquisition and is not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Mandatory Registration: Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory.
- STORES/EDI: Vendors will need to understand and comply with STORES system access (via AMPS) and EDI implementation guidelines for catalogs, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Security: Bidders should review the Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) attachment for security requirements.
- Attachments: Detailed pricing schedules and instructions are provided in "ATTACHMENT 2-SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR SPE300-26-Q-0001.xlsx", requiring a separate wholesale price list submission.