CBP U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Bottled Drinking Water
ID: 70B03C25Q00000157Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

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BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking a contractor to provide bottled drinking water for various temporary holding facilities in the Tucson Sector, starting January 2025. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering commercially available bottled water that meets USDA and FDA standards, ensuring the health and safety of detainees through adequate hydration. This procurement is crucial for maintaining detainee welfare and compliance with federal health regulations, with deliveries required to occur during standard operational hours to ten specified USBP locations. Interested parties should contact Christopher J. Shaw at christopher.j.shaw@cbp.dhs.gov for further details, as the contract is set for a 12-month period with four optional extensions.

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    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the provision of bottled drinking water to various U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) temporary holding facilities in the Tucson Sector. Starting January 2025, the selected contractor must deliver commercially available bottled water that complies with USDA and FDA standards, emphasizing safety and health requirements for detainees' hydration needs. The coverage area includes ten specific USBP locations, with specifications for bottle sizes and estimated monthly delivery amounts detailed in an appendix. The contractor is responsible for the delivery logistics, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and implementing a quality control plan to avoid contamination or adulteration. Deliveries should occur during standard operational hours, and all bottled water must be safe for consumption, properly marked, and packaged to prevent damage. The contract is set for a 12-month period with four optional extensions. Security measures for delivery personnel and a protocol for handling changes or emergencies are also outlined. Overall, the document establishes requirements for maintaining detainee welfare through adequate hydration in compliance with federal health standards.
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