Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking quotes for specific chemical items to be delivered to Pine Bluff Arsenal, White Hall, AR. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 5:55 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires the provision of three distinct boiler water treatment chemical items, which must be new equipment only. The solicitation specifies "brand name or equal" requirements, detailing salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics for each:
- CLIN 001: Aqueous solution of alkali salts (e.g., Chem-Aqua, Part Number: 16280), requiring 40 barrels. Key characteristics include 7-13% Sodium sulfite, 3-7% Sodium hydroxide, 1-5% Diethylethanolamine, pH 14, specific gravity 1.181.
- CLIN 002: Aqueous dispersion (e.g., Chem-Aqua, Part Number: 13140), requiring 15 barrels. Key characteristics include alkaline pH 11.4, specific gravity 1.192, transparent, colorless, odorless, non-viscous.
- CLIN 003: Mixture of Inorganic Salts (e.g., Chem-Aqua, Part Number: 10270), requiring 20 barrels. Key characteristics include 15-40% Sodium bisulfite, 3-7% Sodium sulfite, acidic pH 5.9, specific gravity 1.08.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Payment Term: Net 30
- Preferred Delivery: Within 30 days of award
- Place of Performance: Pine Bluff Arsenal, 34-125 AVE 34G, White Hall, AR 71602
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation module. Offers submitted outside of PIEE will be rejected.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical capability. Offers must meet all firm requirements and salient characteristics.
- "Brand Name or Equal" Provisions: For "equal" products, offerors must clearly identify the item by brand name/model, include descriptive literature, and describe any modifications made to conform to requirements.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: Relevant NAICS code and size standards are available in the PIEE module and at SBA.gov.
- Mandatory Attachment: Attachment 1 (Certifications and identification of country of origin) must be completed and returned, specifically addressing the Buy American—Balance of Payments Program. Quotes without a completed Attachment 1 will be rejected.
Important Notes
Provisions and clauses, including FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, are incorporated by reference. The solicitation reflects clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is assigned. For inquiries, contact Davis Harp at davis.r.harp.civ@army.mil or 870-540-3045.