CG 26 SLV Bottled Water *Subject to Availability of Funds*

SOL #: W912QM26QA011Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT
APO, AA, 34042-5720, United States

Place of Performance

ILOPANGO, CHALATENANGO, LA UNION AND NEJAPA, El Salvador

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

Beverages, Nonalcoholic (8960)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 13, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Department of the Army, through the Regional Contracting Office-Soto Cano, is soliciting proposals for Bottled Water services for the CENTAM Guardian 26 SLV exercise in El Salvador. This requirement, subject to availability of funds (FAR 52.232-18), involves providing 84,504 cases of 500ml bottled water to four locations. Proposals are due March 23, 2026, at 03:00 PM Local Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all supplies, labor, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to deliver 84,504 cases of 500ml "Cristal water" from the SOUTHCOM approved vendor, La Constancia Ltds. De C.V. Water must be packaged in 12x 500ml cases. Deliveries are required at Ilopango, Chalatenango, La Union (Naval Base), and Civil Protection in Nejapa. The contractor is responsible for loading water for forklift download or providing forklift/personnel for unloading and palletizing at designated locations.

Period & Place of Performance

  • Delivery Period: April 13-27, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Sunday (unless facilities are closed).
  • Locations: Ilopango (Special Forces CEAT), Chalatenango, La Union (Naval Base), and Civil Protection, Nejapa, El Salvador.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
  • Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
  • Product Service Code: 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic).
  • Funding: Subject to availability of funds in accordance with FAR 52.232-18.
  • FoB Point: Destination.
  • Payment Method: Contractor.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price and technical acceptability. Key factors include:
    1. Price (fairness, reasonableness, and balance).
    2. Technical Plan (must be rated "Acceptable").
    3. Approved Vendor (must be La Constancia Ltds. De C.V. Cristal water).
  • Offers must be signed, dated, and include required offeror information, UEI, EFT indicator, representations/certifications, and agreement to terms. Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

Special Requirements

Contractor must provide information for background checks for installation access, coordinate with the Salvadoran Government Representative for escorted access, and ensure all contracted and subcontractor employees are local nationals. Coordination of entry requirements with the Salvadoran Military is the contractor's responsibility.

People

Points of Contact

SSG CHRISTOPHER SONDASHIPRIMARY
CPT Chuanchuan SunSECONDARY

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