: Request for Information (RFI) for Pepsi Cans and Bottles support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the State of Florida (FL) (Tyndall AFB)

Project ID: SPE300-26-R-X020 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	DLA Troop Support - Subsistence
Deadline	05/21/26
Posted	05/11/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	312111 - Soft Drink Manufacturing
PSC	8960 - Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Location	Tyndall AFB, FL United States

Description

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Dear Valued Suppliers

This is a Request for Information ( RFI ). DLA Troop Support's ( Agency ) Subsistence Produce and Market Fresh Program is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency's Pepsi Cans and Bottles items to the Department of War ( DoW Troop). There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Please note that by responding to the instant Agency request, a potential offeror is not promised any future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in crafting an appropriate solicitation in the future.

Background

The Agency intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately enter into indefinite quantity contract(s) ( IQC ) with a commercial firm(s) to supply Pepsi Cans & Bottles products to military customers located in the State of Florida (Tyndall AFB). Acceptance of supplies awarded under this solicitation will be limited to fresh product. All products delivered under this contract must conform to the following requirements: Commercial standards should be used to maintain temperatures appropriate for the items. When proposing in response to a solicitation, failure to propose the specified quality requirement per item as identified above may render an offeror's proposal technically unacceptable. This will consist of DoW/Troop customers in the State of Florida (Tyndall AFB). After soliciting, the Agency intends to make one award. Offerors are required to propose on all items in the Schedule of Items for Group 1. Failure to do so may result in a proposal being deemed technically unacceptable and therefore excluded from further consideration for the award. Because the Contracting Officer is not obligated to initiate negotiations, when proposing to the solicitation each offeror shall submit its most competitive proposal for Group 1. Said proposal shall be responsive to all of the Solicitation's requirements and free from any deficiencies. The proposed contract ordering period is July 26, 2026, to July 26, 2031. If interested, we strongly encourage you to respond using the attached questionnaire. We appreciate and thank you in advance for any feedback. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by the close of business on May 21, 2026. Please respond via e-mail to the following address: Rasheed O'Kelley at Rasheed.o'kelley@dla.mil, and Joshua D. Weber at Joshua.weber@dla.mil.

PLEASE NOTE

You are only required to send back the completed PDF file Market Research Questionnaires Pepsi FL

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback regarding the supply of Pepsi Cans and Bottles products to military customers, specifically for the Department of War (DoW) Troop at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The Agency aims to issue a solicitation for indefinite quantity contracts (IQC) with commercial firms to ensure the provision of fresh products that meet specified quality standards. This RFI serves as a market research tool to assist in crafting future solicitations and does not guarantee any business or compensation for responses. Work Details The contract will involve supplying Pepsi Cans and Bottles products, with an emphasis on delivering fresh items that conform to commercial standards for temperature maintenance. Vendors must propose on all items listed in the Schedule of Items for Group 1; failure to do so may result in technical unacceptability. The maximum value of the contract is set at $250,000.00, and it is expected that the vendor will interface with the Subsistence Total Order & Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order processing, including supporting various EDI transactions such as Electronic Invoices and Purchase Orders. Vendors are also required to maintain compliance with inspections by relevant health agencies. Period of Performance The proposed contract ordering period is from July 26, 2026, to July 26, 2031. Place of Performance The primary place of performance will be Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.

Contacts

Contact name	Rasheed O'Kelley
Contact email	rasheed.o'kelley@dla.mil
Contact phone	(445) 737-8772
Secondary contact name	Joshua Weber
Secondary contact email	joshua.weber@dla.mil
Secondary contact phone	(445) 737-3745