Coca-Cola Beverage Products for Oahuview on SAM.gov

Request for Information (RFI): Coca-Cola Beverage Products for Oahu Introduction: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific in accordance with FAR Part 10 – Market Research. The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible and capable sources interested in supplying a full line of Coca-Cola Beverage Products to Department of Defense (DoD) and authorized Non-DoD customers located on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of future procurement. Background: The Government anticipates a potential requirement for a long-term agreement to provide Coca-Cola Beverage Products to U.S. military installations and other authorized customers located on Oahu. The agreement will support continuous access to approved Coca-Cola beverage products for customers throughout the island. The selected contractor may be responsible for: • Sourcing, purchasing, storing, and distributing Coca-Cola Beverage Products. • Maintaining product quality, timely delivery, and responsive customer service. • Responding to customer requests for additional or substitute Coca-Cola items during the life of the contract. • Maintaining all required federal, state, and local licenses and certifications. Note: Vendors must currently operate as functioning commercial distributors. It is not acceptable for an offeror to operate solely as a third-party logistics (3PL) firm, i.e., one that subcontracts out warehousing, procurement, and delivery functions. Offerors affirm their role as direct distributors upon submission of capability statements. Purpose of This RFI: The Government is issuing this RFI to: • Identify commercial distributors capable of supporting Coca-Cola Beverage Product requirements for locations throughout Oahu. • Evaluate industry readiness to stage, store, and deliver products to customers located on the Island of Oahu. • Assess warehousing, distribution, product quality, timeliness, and shelf-life assurance practices. • Evaluate potential delivery strategies and help shape the future contract structure. • Determine whether the contractor holds a valid Coca-Cola Exclusive Distributor License for the Oahu Area of Responsibility (AOR). Important Notices: • This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a contract. • Responses are voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future solicitations. • The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. • Proprietary information should be clearly marked and will be protected appropriately. • Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any updates or future solicitations related to this RFI. Attachments: The following documents are provided to assist with your response: • Attachment 1 – Draft Schedule of Items • Attachment 2 – Sample Customer List Submission Instructions: Interested parties a…