Bottled Water & Beverage Supply

The contract seeks the supply of bottled water and beverages with a minimum one-year shelf life, fully compliant with FDA regulations, to support emergency hurricane preparedness efforts. All products must be delivered in palletized form to ensure efficient handling and distribution during crisis response. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside, specifically designated as a total set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses are eligible to bid. The NAICS code 312111 identifies this as a bottled water manufacturing and distribution opportunity. The place of performance is tied to Tallahassee, Florida, with delivery expected to meet the operational needs of the Federal Correctional Institution located there. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 8, 2026, at 3:00 a.m. eastern time. The contracting agency is the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, operating under the Department of Justice. While no point of contact is listed, interested small business suppliers must ensure full compliance with FDA standards for bottled water safety and quality, and must be prepared to deliver large-volume palletized shipments to the specified location. This contract is critical for sustaining emergency water access during natural disasters, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and logistical readiness as core requirements for potential vendors.