Paint, Primer, Thinner and Blasting Media BPA - SOLICITATION
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, W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND, has issued a Solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Paint, Primer, Thinner, and Blasting Media. This opportunity aims to secure materials for preserving surfaces of Lock and Dam Tainter Gates for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Project Office, located in Pleasant Valley, IA. This is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This BPA covers the supply of specific materials:
- Paint Materials: Vinyl zinc-rich (Formula VZ-108d), White Vinyl Paint (Formula V-766e), and Gray Vinyl Paint (Formula V-766e), all in 5-gallon containers. Contractors must submit paint samples for testing within 7 days of award if not previously tested.
- Paint Thinner: MEK Paint Thinner ASTM D740 in 5-gallon containers.
- Blasting Media: Coal Slag Media Black Diamond 1240 or an equivalent product, supplied in 4000 lbs sacks or 25-ton bulk trucks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) - Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 3, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC
Delivery & Testing
Deliveries are required at the Mississippi River Project - Service Base, 25549 182nd Street, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767. Materials must be delivered within 12 calendar days after paint lab approval (if applicable). No Friday or weekend deliveries are permitted. Paint samples may undergo testing by the US Army Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL). The Government covers initial test costs, while the contractor is responsible for retest costs. Inspection will occur at the destination, and pre-certified coatings are acceptable with proof of certification.
Special Requirements
Specific paint formulations, including component breakdowns and mixing instructions, are detailed. Paints require specific packaging (5-gallon lined containers) and labeling. Thinners require 5 or 55-gallon drums. Hazardous material labeling and warnings are mandatory. Adhesion, boiling water resistance, and alkali resistance tests are specified for paints. Delivery personnel must be verified through E-Verify.