Water-Cooler Bottles and Delivery Services
ID: M00264-26-RFI-007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/213cb29e88ea4b7ea90d10c2e7494c9e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Commander at Marine Corps Base Quantico, is seeking small business vendors to provide 5-gallon universal, reusable water-cooler bottles along with associated delivery and exchange services. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of supplying bottled drinking water that meets specific product specifications, including durability, pressure resistance, and compliance with federal and state drinking water standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining hydration services at various locations on the base, ensuring that the water provided is safe and of high quality. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and relevant information by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, via email to Michael Thompson and Kellie Holley, as this notice is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Thompson
    michael.l.thompson@usmc.mil
    Kellie Holley
    (910) 352-0167
    kellie.holley@usmc.mil
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    B.1 Water Bottles - Request for Information - Final.pdf
    The Marine Corps Base Quantico is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (M00264-26-RFI-007) for market research to identify small business vendors capable of providing 5-gallon universal, reusable water-cooler bottles and associated delivery/exchange services. The government seeks information from vendors within a 50-mile radius of Quantico, Virginia. The RFI details specific product requirements, including bottle specifications (material, design for top/bottom loading, durability, pressure resistance), water types (spring, purified, distilled), and certifications (NSF/ANSI, FDA-compliant). Vendors must have documented sanitization processes, clear water visibility, and provide safety/quality documentation. Submissions should include capability statements, government experience, business details, small business designations, contract vehicles, pricing information (firm-fixed price), and industry best practices. Responses are due by January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, via email to Michael Thompson and Kellie Holley. This is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
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