6810--Salt

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation 36C26226Q0680 to correct the set-aside designation.

• Original Set-Aside: "This solicitation is 100% set aside for SDVOSB vendors."

• Corrected Set-Aside: "This solicitation is 100% set aside for SB vendors."

• The set-aside designation within the solicitation has been changed.

• The change impacts how responses from SDVOSB vendors will be recorded. SDVOSBs' responses will now be recorded as small businesses, as they cannot be compliant with the Limitation of Subcontracting (LOS) if the requirement is set aside specifically for SDVOSB.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation

This solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the delivery of extra coarse salt for water softeners and polishers to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type with a base period and two option years.

• Product: Extra Coarse Salt, packaged in 50 lb. bags, delivered by pallet.

• Quantity: Approximately 15,000 - 17,500 lbs. (300-375 bags) per month.

• Delivery: FOB Destination. Shipping costs must be included in the unit cost. Deliveries are expected approximately every four weeks, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding holidays. Delivery schedule may vary based on demand.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
  • Option Year 1: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028
  • Option Year 2: June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029

• Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Building #295, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

• Offer Submission: Submit offers via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov no later than April 30, 2026, 15:00 PT.

• Evaluation: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference. FAR 52.212-5 is attached.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• NAICS Code: 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be within the small business size standard for NAICS 325998.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through https://portal.tungsten-network.com.

• The contract includes clauses related to security prohibitions, Buy American, and electronic submission of payment requests.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items for the "Salt" project. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22, is seeking quotes for salt to be used at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

• The specific product is salt (Product Service Code 6810).

• Items offered must comply with the Buy American Act.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base plus 2 Option Years

• Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Local Time on April 24, 2026. No telephonic questions will be accepted.

• Written offers must be submitted via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov no later than 15:00 PM Pacific Local Time on April 30, 2026.

• Offers must include a completed SF 1449 form, including vendor information with SAM UEI, acknowledgement of amendments, schedule of supplies (identifying manufacturer and model), delivery schedule, VAAR 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting, and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications.

• This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Applicable NAICS Code: 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing).

• Small Business Size Standard: 650 employees.

• Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov to be awarded.

• The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0680.

• The Place of Performance is VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA.