8960--Drinking Water
ID: 36C26225Q0702Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d61a7616bb04fbc8e3bd87925f5e898/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses from qualified vendors for the procurement of 500 cases of canned drinking water, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. The specific requirements include that the water must be FDA-certified, packaged in non-BPA containers with a 50-year shelf life, and made from recyclable materials to comply with environmental guidelines. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of safe drinking water for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, with delivery expected at their logistics warehouse. Interested businesses must submit their responses, including company qualifications and size status, via email to Contract Specialist Ismael Vicente by April 8, 2025, at 16:00 PST.

Point(s) of Contact
Ismael VicenteContract Specialist
ismael.vicente@va.gov
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36C26225Q0702.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking market research input for the procurement of 500 cases of canned drinking water. The main purpose is to identify potential vendors capable of meeting specific requirements, including the product being FDA-certified, packaged in non-BPA containers with a 50-year shelf life, and recyclable materials compliant with environmental guidelines. Responses are solicited from interested businesses with queries on their qualifications, size status, business representations, and whether they hold federal contracts. The Government aims for a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses but may consider alternatives based on the responses received. Important stipulations include compliance with the Buy American Act, where domestic content preferences apply. Responses must be submitted via email by April 8, 2025, to the designated Contract Specialist, Ismael Vicente. Overall, this notice serves as a preliminary outreach to gather information that influences future solicitation decisions for acquiring essential supplies for the VA Healthcare system.
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