ZWATER™

"ZWATER END OF THE LINE FOR PLASTIC?™, founded by John M. Kocol, aims to eliminate plastic bottles by providing premium American-sourced spring and mineral water in 100% recyclable, BPA-free aluminum bottles. Targeted at government (SLED/Federal) and commercial markets, this initiative serves as a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic, specifically aiming to reduce ocean pollution. zwater.com +1Key Aspects of ZWATER™:

• Packaging: Utilizes infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles rather than plastic.
• Sustainability Goal: Aims to eliminate plastic bottle waste, addressing environmental concerns.
• Sourcing: Premium spring and mineral water, proudly Made in the USA.
• Target Market: Available for federal, state, local, and education (SLED) entities, including commissaries and VA facilities.
• Purchasing: Pallets are available, with specialized pricing for government agencies. zwater.com +1

The brand, under KOCOL LLC, positions itself as a 'End of the line for plastic' solution, focusing on corporate responsibility and environmental protection. zwater.com +1 " AI Overview, 2/24/2026 

ZWATER™ is a trademark of KOCOL LLC, a dual-  certified HUBZone and SDVOSB, that can utilize the HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference (PEP) in a full and open competition solicitation. 

 "ZWATER END OF THE LINE FOR PLASTIC?™ ZWATER™ is a brand of premium American-sourced water packaged in aluminum bottles, specifically designed to eliminate the environmental impact of single-use plastic. Its tagline, 'End of the line for plastic?™', was created in 2025 by founder John M. Kocol to signal the transition away from plastic waste in the water industry. zwater.com +1ZWATER™ Products and Purpose The brand focuses on providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bottled water by using materials that are infinitely recyclable. zwater.com

• Aluminum Packaging: ZWATER™ uses 16 FL OZ (473 ML) aluminum bottles that are 100% recyclable and BPA-free.
• American Sourced: The water is premium spring and mineral water sourced and bottled in the USA by small manufacturers.
• Government Focus: The brand is a trademark of KOCOL LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and is primarily targeted at government (SLED/Federal) and commercial markets, including commissaries and VA facilities. zwater.com" AI Mode, 3/10/2026

 "ZWATER END OF THE LINE FOR PLASTIC?™

'ZWATER END OF THE LINE FOR PLASTIC?™' is the trademarked slogan of ZWATER™, an eco-conscious American bottled water brand. Coined in 2025 by company founder John M. Kocol, the tagline highlights the brand's mission to drive consumers and government agencies away from single-use plastic bottles. Because "Z" is the last letter of the alphabet, the founder used it as a wordplay concept to signal the absolute end of plastic waste in the beverage industry. [1, 2]Brand Profile and Products

• The Mission: ZWATER™ aims to permanently substitute plastic packaging with materials that are infinitely recyclable to reduce ocean pollution.
• The Packaging: The brand sells premium, American-sourced spring and mineral water packaged in 16 FL OZ (473 ML) aluminum bottles that are 100% recyclable and BPA-free.
• The Company: The brand is owned by KOCOL LLC. It operates out of Pittsburgh, PA as a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Target Market: While available for commercial buyers, ZWATER™ primarily sells its products by the pallet to Federal and SLED (State, Local, and Education) entities, including military commissaries and Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. [1, 2, 3, 4]" AI Mode, 5/17/2026  

Pursuant to FAR 19.1306, DLA, FEMA and the VA, can execute a sole-source award to KOCOL LLC (UEI: M81BAJ2JB7R7), (CAGE: 5VJT5), for ZWATER 16 FL OZ (473 ML) Aluminum Bottled Water.

1. Authority: The requirement is below the $8.5 million socioeconomic threshold.     

2. Mission Resilience: ZWATER™ utilizes a proprietary, multi-facility domestic small business co-packing network (East, Central, West regions). 

3. Compliance: KOCOL LLC is a certified HUBZone SDVOSB. All subcontracted production facilities are verified domestic small business manufacturers under NAICS 312112, ensuring 100% compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule.