New Aquia Ammonia IDIQ Contract - Washington Aqueduct
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District is seeking to re-procure an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) single-award contract for aqua ammonia to support the Washington Aqueduct Division's water treatment operations in Washington, D.C. The contract will serve the Dalecarlia and McMillan Water Treatment Plants, which provide potable water to approximately one million people in the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by February 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, addressing their ability to fulfill the statement of work. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors must provide company details, including name, address, contact information, CAGE code, UEI number, and business size classification, along with a narrative demonstrating their capability to meet the contract requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, though small business classifications will be considered. The draft statement of work outlines a 36-month contract with a maximum quantity of 1,020 dry tons of 19% aqua ammonia, with a minimum requirement of 10 dry tons over the contract period. Deliveries will be limited to single-unit tank trucks with a 6,000-gallon maximum load, to be made between 0700-1400 hours Monday through Friday. The aqua ammonia must meet specific technical requirements, including ANSI/AWWA Standard B306 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, with a precise ammonia concentration between 18.5-19.7%. Contractors will be expected to provide detailed accident prevention plans, maintain appropriate certifications, and adhere to strict delivery and security protocols. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract represents a critical supply chain component for the Washington Aqueduct's water treatment infrastructure.
W912DR25R1433 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Baltimore
1/29/25, 8:56 AM Chemicals
The United States Marine Corps, specifically the Public Works Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for chemical procurement and delivery services. The agency is seeking vendors capable of providing various chemicals for multiple facilities, including swimming pools, water treatment plants, steam plants, and a wastewater treatment plant at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to identify potential sources and determine the appropriate set-aside strategy for the future solicitation. Interested vendors must provide detailed information including company contact details, CAGE code, business size, potential small business certifications, GSA schedule availability, and previous government contract experience. Responses must be submitted electronically to patricia.quinones@usmc.mil no later than February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT.
The procurement opportunity falls under NAICS code 325180 for Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Statement of Work details specific chemical requirements, including Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Rock Salt, Sodium Fluoride, Methanol, and several other chemical compounds. Delivery will be required for 12 swimming pools and multiple treatment facilities, with strict delivery time windows between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will require precise stock maintenance, material safety data sheet provisions, and coordination with facility supervisors across various base locations. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that this is an information-gathering exercise and does not guarantee a future contract award.
M6700125Q0010 United States Marine Corps
1/21/25, 11:36 AM OPTION YEAR BASE WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS AT EVER
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items
FAR 12.603
General Information
Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation #: 140P5421Q0011
Posted Date: Feb 1, 2021
Response Date: Feb 16, 2021
Product or Service Code: 6810 (Chemicals)
Set Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS Code: 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing)
Contracting Office Address
NPS, Interior Region 2- South Atlantic Gulf
40001 SR 9336
Homestead, FL 33034
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-02 (23 Dec 19).
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325180, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.
THIS SYNOPSIS PAGE CONTAINS ONLY A PARTIAL AMOUNT OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SOLICITATION. The Standard Form 18 together with this information make a complete solicitation package. Only the SF 18 needs to be submitted with your proposal.
This Acquisition may result in a firm fixed price purchase order.
The Contracting Office for Interior Region 2 of the National Park Service in Homestead, FL is seeking to award an Option Year Contract for the purchase of chemicals for wastewater treatment at Everglades National Park in Homestead, FL. Contractor shall deliver all chemicals safely and efficiently as defined in the Statement of Work to the defined delivery address. The expected period of performance for this action is a Base Year Plus (4) Option Years.
All interested companies shall provide a proposal with a price breakdown of each chemical along with delivery costs as well as the total price on the SF 18.
Site Location: Pine Island District, Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL. 33034.
Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering past performance and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) price, and (2) past performance, which are all equally weighted. Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal government or be delinquent on a federal debt.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2020)
2. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
3. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2021)
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://beta.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
-FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018)
-FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2021)
The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:
The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUNE 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995), (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUNE 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)), 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUNE 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government¿s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUNE 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313), 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644), 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.219-30, FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (MAR 2020)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (JUNE 2020) (E.O. 13513); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C chapter 83); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (iii) Alternate III (JAN 2021), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award (OCT 2018)(31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), and 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020) (E.O. 13658)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020)
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications & Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)
52.202-01 Definitions. (JUNE 2020)
52.203-18 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (Deviation 2015-02) (JAN 2017)
52.203-19 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation 2015-02) (JAN 2017)
52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2020)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)
52.211-8 Time of Delivery (Nov 2016)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2021)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (May 2006)
52.215-6 Place of Performance (Oct 1997)
52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)
52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)
52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020)
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)
52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000.00 (JUNE 2020)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016)
52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2020)
52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658(NOV 2020)
52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service Construction Contracts (Sep 2013)
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)
52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service & Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)
52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. (AUG 2018)
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020)
52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984)
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013)
52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)
52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)
52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987)
52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies ¿ Fixed Price (Aug 1996)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short-Form) (Apr 1984)
52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)
52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service)
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)
1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984)
Contractor Performance Information (DIAPR) 2010-14, Amendment 1
Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (JULY 2010)
DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.
Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices. Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered; and delivery date and a copy of the trip tickets.
The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.
Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.
If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quotation. (End of Clause)
DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (Sep 2011)
(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.
(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:
(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:
(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;
(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;
(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;
(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;
(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.
(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR¿s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.
(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.
(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.
(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor¿s risk. (End of Clause)
QUESTIONS: Email any questions to the Contracting Officer at chad_williams@nps.gov no later than 10am/EST on Feb 8, 2020 to be addressed. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors' responsibility to check for updated information and acknowledge any amendments with your offer. No oral or late questions will be accepted.
All quoters shall complete blocks 8a through 8f, 11c through 14 of the Solicitation form (SF-18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Award will be made on SF-18. You must include your price per ton and total price, your DUNS number and acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote.
All quotations shall be submitted via email to Chad_Williams@nps.gov. Obtain emailed confirmation of offer. Offers must acknowledge receipt of any/all solicitation amendments and include all required information mentioned above. The offeror bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undelivered emails not received by the deadline of 10am ET on February 16, 2020). Confirmation of receipt will be provide once quote is obtained.
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
Submission shall be received no later than 10am ET on Feb 16, 2021 via email to chad_williams@nps.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Point of Contact: Chad Williams, Contracting Officer, chad_williams@nps.gov
140P5421Q0011 Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region
2/1/21, 3:20 PM