Bottled water in the country of Panama

The contract solicits a Local Area Set-Aside (LAS) under solicitation number W912QM26QA003 for supplying bottled water to support U.S. Government missions in the Republic of Panama. The Department of Defense office based in APO, AA, oversees this procurement. The contract will span from May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2031, with a total BPA ceiling of $1,000,000 and individual purchase calls limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, and submit invoices through authorized government electronic payment systems. Bottled water products, branded Aquaviva, must adhere to strict delivery and quality standards outlined in Attachment 3. Bottles will range in sizes from 500 ml to 5 gallons, featuring clear or translucent plastic, individual seals, and expiration dates set to ensure freshness—180 days minimum for smaller bottles and 30 days for 5-gallon jugs. Packaging must facilitate safe transport and stacking via palletization and shrink-wrapping. The potable water quality must meet U.S. Army Veterinary Command standards. Failure to comply with quality requirements can result in contract termination. The bid schedule requires detailed pricing per line item, including transportation costs within Panama, and must be properly signed and stamped by the contractor to be considered valid. Point of contact information is provided for primary and secondary government representatives to assist with inquiries and submissions prior to the May 22, 2026 response deadline.