Bottled Water
ID: W56ZTN25R0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DIRABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-3013, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is conducting a Sources Sought Market Survey to identify potential sources for the supply and delivery of bottled water to Aberdeen Proving Ground and Adelphi Laboratory Center in Maryland. The procurement aims to secure a contractor capable of providing potable bottled water, including regular and emergency deliveries, while adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, and implementing quality control measures. This service is crucial for ensuring safe and compliant water supply for military facilities, with a contract period consisting of a one-year base term and four optional extensions. Interested parties, particularly SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), must submit their qualifications and experience by January 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET to the designated contacts, Debora Cristina Cardoso Thelen and Barbara D. Cousins, via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Debora Cristina Cardoso Thelen
    debora.c.cardosothelen.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a contract for the supply and delivery of potable bottled water to Aberdeen Proving Ground and Adelphi Laboratory Center in Maryland. The contractor, responsible for all aspects of service delivery, must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations while implementing quality control and emergency response protocols. Services include regular and emergency deliveries of five-gallon bottled water, providing storage and handling under sanitary conditions, and managing water cooler equipment. The PWS specifies the period of performance, detailing a one-year base contract with four optional extensions while emphasizing the need for a transition plan. The contractor is expected to compile historical data, maintain deliverable schedules, and submit quality assurance reports. Specific quantities of water and equipment are estimated, with the understanding that actual orders may vary. Key performance metrics, including delivery timeliness and service quality, are to be monitored through a structured quality assurance process. This contract demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant water supply services for its facilities while allowing flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs.
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    Bottled Water
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