Ice and Paper Items for South Korea
Overview
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PSC
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ice and paper items to support U.S. military customers throughout South Korea. This opportunity aims to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Quotes are due June 30, 2026, at 07:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the supply and delivery of various ice and paper products, including trash bags, bleach, bowls, cups, flatware, napkins, plates, and cubed ice. Deliveries must be made to designated locations within South Korea using sanitary vehicles, on an FOB Destination basis. Products must comply with commercial labeling standards and be protected during transit. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a quality program encompassing warehousing, sanitation, and pest management, along with adhering to food defense and force protection measures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Ordering Period: 60 months (five years), from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, with an initial 12-month ordering period.
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price for each 12-month ordering period.
- Purchase Limitation: Individual purchases generally not to exceed $200,000 per STORES order.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 07:00 AM Local Time
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method on an "All or None" basis; partial quotes will be rejected. A critical requirement is that ice must be sourced exclusively from Iceolly Co., Ltd. (KS-0181), a U.S. Army VET approved source. Bidders must submit quotes for all line items, which include estimated quantities for the period of June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Vendors must obtain a Cage Code and complete all required representations and certifications. This procurement is restricted to commercial supplies originating in and intended for ultimate use within the Republic of Korea (ROK) by local contractors.
Additional Notes
The acquisition utilizes procedures from 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0028 – Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul. Mandatory FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 (Contract Term and Conditions), 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons), and 52.232-40 (Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors), are incorporated by reference. Applicable clauses like FAR 52.225-13 (Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases) and 52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity) also apply. The ordering system used will be STORES (Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System).