5 Gallon Bottled Water & Dispenser Rental Service - Denver
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotes for 5 Gallon Bottled Water & Dispenser Rental Service at Denver International Airport (DEN), CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking a reliable supply of purified water and dispensing equipment. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing up to 120 five-gallon bottles of purified water per month, delivered bi-weekly. The contractor will also supply and install two (2) water dispensers (brand name or equal) with cold and hot water faucets, preferably bottom-loading models. Deliveries are scheduled between 8 am-3 pm, with empty bottles collected concurrently. Dispensers require on-site sanitization every six months and emergency repair/replacement within 24-48 hours. Water bottles must be 5-gallon, food-grade, BPA-free, with "No-Spill" caps, and dispensers must have child safety locks on hot water faucets.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price combined synopsis/solicitation, conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13). The period of performance is a 12-month base period with potential option years, as indicated by the Schedule of Supplies. The TSA is exempt from sales tax.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes, including a per-item breakdown via the attached Pricing Schedule and color photos of quoted products, must be submitted electronically to Shenika.Butler1@tsa.dhs.gov. All products must be new. Questions are due by April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with an award made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest evaluated price for a technically acceptable solution. The TSA reserves the right to award a Purchase Order based on initial quotes without discussion.
Eligibility
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, open only to small business participants.