TW-25 Bottled Water
ID: W912CL25QA016Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0410 AQ HQ CONTRACTFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5046, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0186e97be5354e0d8c53e25654bc1645/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is soliciting proposals for the delivery of 108,480 liters of bottled water for Exercise Tradewinds 2025 (ExTW-25) in Trinidad and Tobago. The contractor is required to source the water from approved vendors who have undergone a Food Protection Audit by U.S. Army Veterinary Services, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This procurement is crucial for maintaining adequate water supplies during military exercises, reflecting the Army's commitment to operational readiness and support for small businesses, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Interested parties should contact Charles W. Hammons, Jr. at charles.w.hammons.civ@army.mil or SSG Paul Adamo at paul.m.adamo.mil@army.mil for further details, with the contract following a Firm Fixed Price model contingent upon available funding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charles W. Hammons, Jr.
    (520) 944-7125
    charles.w.hammons.civ@army.mil
    SSG Paul Adamo
    (520) 944-7470
    paul.m.adamo.mil@army.mil
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    PD v3-TW25 Bottled Water-20250205.pdf
    The United States Army South (ARSOUTH) has outlined a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of bottled water for Exercise Tradewinds 2025 (ExTW-25) in Trinidad and Tobago, scheduled from April 9 to May 5, 2025. The contractor is tasked with delivering a total of 108,480 liters of water from vetted sources within the specified delivery timeframe. Deliveries must occur daily between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding government holiday closures. Water must be accessible for forklift loading and should be delivered in designated configurations (either 24x500ml or 12x1L cases). The contract requires local national employees for service provision and mandates compliance with installation security protocols, including background checks and coordination with military representatives. Deliveries are scheduled for two key locations: Teteron Barracks and the TTDF Reserves, with a detailed breakdown of required liters for specific delivery dates. This solicitation reflects the Army's commitment to ensuring adequate water supplies during military exercises while adhering to safety and quality standards set forth by U.S. Army Veterinary Services.
    Solicitation - W912CL25QA016.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for procurement focused on bottled water delivery for the U.S. Army, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The solicitation, identified by number W912CL25QA016, specifies the delivery of 108,480 liters of bottled water to locations on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with a requirement for products sourced from vendors audited by Army Veterinary Services. The contract follows a Firm Fixed Price model and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. It also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses to ensure compliance with government contracts, addressing aspects such as payment processing, inspection, and safety standards. Additionally, the document includes a detailed delivery schedule outlining case quantities. This procurement emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging small businesses while adhering to strict regulatory frameworks, thus supporting economic growth and compliance within federal contracts.
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