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8960--Emergency Drinking Water

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36C25025Q0408Federal

Submission Closed03/20/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 312112

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Bulk Bottled and Canned Water SupplyThis subcontract opportunity, managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Incident Support Section, seeks a provider for the bulk supply of standard bottled and canned drinking water to support prime contractors on FEMA disaster relief projects. The selected vendor must utilize high-capacity production lines to ensure rapid, scalable delivery during emergency response scenarios while maintaining strict adherence to FDA and EPA drinking water standards. All supplies are to be delivered in bulk quantities measured in liters. The contract is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 312112, with the primary place of performance located in Washington. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 4, 2026.

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Extended Shelf-Life Water ProductionThis subcontract opportunity with the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Incident Support Section, involves the production and supply of specialized drinking water for prime contractors working on FEMA emergency response projects. The selected provider must utilize advanced canning or bottling technology to ensure water remains potable for a decade, strictly adhering to federal drinking water standards and providing certification for the ten-year shelf life. This is a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 312112, with the place of performance located in Washington. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Incident Support SECTION(ISS70)

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Request for Information (RFI) - Drinking Water

Solicitation # 70FB70Water

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Logistics Management Division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify and assess industry capabilities for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) water recompete. The agency is seeking sources capable of providing bottled, canned, and extended shelf-life water (10-year shelf life) to support emergency response and steady-state operations both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). This market research effort focuses on understanding vendor production, storage, transportation, and delivery capabilities, specifically requesting data on maximum delivery quantities within the first 24 hours, from day 2 through 14, and sustainable delivery rates after day 14. This RFI is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 312112 for the bottled water manufacturing industry. Interested respondents must submit their capabilities electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by 11:00 am ET on November 4, 2026, ensuring all water counts are provided in liters. Submissions are limited to 15 pages, including a cover page with company details and a response section not exceeding 10 pages. As this is an information-gathering exercise per FAR 15.101(e), responses do not constitute formal offers and the government is not committed to a specific acquisition approach at this time.

Incident Support SECTION(ISS70)

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Bulk Water Bottles and Delivery As Required

Solicitation # PUR-RFQ2026.10.10081

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Bottled Mineral Water SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes the provision of bottled mineral and still water for prime contractors operating on projects at the University Hospital of the West Indies. The supplier is responsible for delivering physical shipments of water that strictly adhere to CPV 15981000 and 15981100 specifications, ensuring all goods are managed and delivered directly to the hospital facility. Managed by the Government of Jamaica, the contract falls under NAICS code 312112. It focuses on the consistent supply and logistical management of bottled water to support the operational needs of the hospital's project sites.

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Bottled Drinking Water SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes the supply and delivery of commercial-grade bottled drinking water for prime contractors operating on Western Regional Health Authority projects. Adhering to CPV 41110000 and 15000000 standards, the supplier is responsible for transporting physical shipments of water via bulk vehicles to the General Stores Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Freeport. The contract is managed under the Government of Jamaica and requires strict compliance with all applicable food and beverage safety standards. Classified under NAICS code 312112, the agreement ensures a consistent supply of drinking water to support health authority operations within the specified region.

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Bottled Drinking Water SupplyThis subcontract for Bottled Drinking Water Supply involves the provision and delivery of 5-gallon bottled drinking water for prime contractors working on St. Thomas Health Services projects. The selected provider is responsible for delivering water containers to specified health department locations using 5-gallon bottles or carboys, ensuring that all shipments adhere to CPV 41110000 drinking water quality standards. Managed by the Government of Jamaica under the agency St. Thomas Health Services, the contract falls under NAICS code 312112. The agreement requires the establishment of regular delivery shipments to maintain a consistent supply of potable water for the designated health services facilities.

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Bottled Water SupplyThis subcontract with St. Thomas Health Services under the Government of Jamaica involves the production and delivery of bottled drinking water for prime contractors. The provider is responsible for using commercial bottling and sealing equipment and food-grade plastic to ensure all products meet food and beverage safety standards, specifically adhering to PPC Category G0190 for food and grocery items. The scope of work includes the packaging and bulk delivery of water to the St. Thomas Health Department. This agreement is classified under NAICS code 312112 and was posted on August 14, 2026.

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Supply of Distilled Water (NSN 6810001071510)The contract requires the supply of one drum of USP-grade distilled water meeting Defense Department traceability and marking standards, to be delivered FOB destination to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The item is identified by NSN 6810001071510 and falls under NAICS code 312112, which corresponds to beverage manufacturing. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, and was posted on August 5, 2026. Delivery must comply with all DoD requirements for documentation, labeling, and chain-of-custody tracking to ensure authenticity and quality. The shipment is to be completed at the designated military installation, with no specific point of contact or additional delivery instructions provided beyond the FOB destination terms.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

312112 - Bottled Water Manufacturing

Place of Performance

John Dingall VA Medical Center 4646 John R St, Detroit, OH, 48201, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C25025Q0408.docx

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PostedMar 13

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 20

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Submission Closed

03/20/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Ghazal JonesContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT request for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine the interest and capability of small businesses able to meet the requirements listed below. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking sources to Pallet containing 132 cases of Emergency Drinking Water. Each case contains (6) x 1 Liter (33.8 FL OZ) of certified Bacteria free, shelf-stable pure water in BPA-free, durable HDPE bottles for the John D. Dingell Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 4646 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201 Equivalent Emergency Drinking must meet the following requirements: MUST HAVE A MIN 20 YEAR SHELF LIFE FROM MFG DATE 1 LITER BOTTLES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMERGENCIES BOTTLES MUST BE OF HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE AND CRUSH RESISTANT MUST BE ALUMINUM FREE BOTTLES MUST HAVE A MIN OF (3) LEVELS OF PROTECTION TO ENSURE WATER HAS NOT BEEN TAMPERED. BOTTLES MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO FLOAT IN CASE OF FLOODING ETC MUST BE AVAILIBLE BY THE PALLET FOR SPACE SAVING PALLET SIZE NO BIGGER THAN 48 W X 40 L X 61 H MUST WITHSTAIN TEMPATURES OF 50°F 70°F per CDC guidelines BOTTLES MUST BE RECYCLABLE MUST BE CERTIFIED BATERIA AND BPA FREE All supplies must be readily available for delivery FOB Destination to the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 4646 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201 within 14 days of contract award. Contractors that are interested in meeting this requirement are required to submit the following information: Specifications/product information for the proposed supply. Company information to include name, address, point of contact, and SAM UEI. Additional information: All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Responses due to Ghazal Jones, Contract Specialist, by Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Please e-mail all responses to Ghazal.Jones@va.gov