B.1 SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT - All Chemicals IDIQ - Final.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT

(M00264-25-RFI-039)

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND

DATA GATHERING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR

QUOTES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED

AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS

AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR

PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION

SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY

VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCI-NCR, RCO), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia 22134

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses to provide the required products and/or services for various chemicals that is needed for Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The MCINCR-RCO is seeking information for potential sources for support services to be provided by the Contractor to deliver/supply the list below chemicals to locations aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Chemical List:

• Acetic Acid

• Aluminum Sulfate

• Sodium Hypochlorite

• Antionic Polymer

• Cationic Polymer

• Lime (Hydrated)

• Nitrogen

• Propane Gas (HD-5)

• Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

• Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP)

• Sodium Fluoride

• Sodium Permanganate

• Sodium Fluorosilicate

• Soda Ash (Natural Light)

• 50 Pound Bags

Technical and Regulatory Considerations

• Chemical Identification: Include precise names, CAS numbers, and molecular details for each substance.

• Usage and Application: Explain how the chemical is used (industrial, agricultural, medical, etc.).

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Provide up-to-date SDS for each chemical—this is often mandatory.

• Compliance Requirements: Check for alignment with EPA, OSHA, DOT, and local state regulations.

• Toxicity and Risk Profiles: Detail any known hazards, exposure limits, and environmental impact.

TRANSPORTATION:

- Contractor shall ensure that the shipment will be made in tank trucks and/or required delivery type that meets all Federal, State, and local instruction/regulation/guidance; whichever is most stringent.

Delivery:

1) Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA), certifying the product furnished complies with all applicable requirements of the American Water Works Association Standard (AWWA) B501-88. This Certificate of Analysis shall be provided for all/each delivery. The appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will accompany each delivery. Deliveries will not be accepted without the COA and the SDS.

2) See Delivery (Additional):

• Specific delivery instructions shall be provided per delivery order issued

• Contractor shall provide MSDS/SDS for each delivery

• Contractor shall provide latest test results for delivery being made.

• All deliveries will be in the confines of Quantico Marine Corps Base (MCB) VA

• Contractor shall verify that the tank receiving the product matches product being delivered prior to offloading.

• Deliveries shall be made within 5 federal workdays of order placement. Due to nature of requirement and its severe impact to public health. Any delivery default may result in a line item termination in order to meet the immediate need.

• US Government shall have one 1.5 (one period five) hour free detention to allow for security review and offload.

• -HOURS OF OPERATION: All deliveries shall be made between the hours of 08:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST (Quantico Time), Monday through Friday except legal holidays.

GENERAL/APPLICABLE TO ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE: SPECIAL

INSTRUCTIONS (HAZARDOUS MATERIAL):

• MSDS/SDS shall be provided for each delivery.

• The material shall be properly identified with any identification number such as the National

Sock Number (NSN) or Special Item Number (SIN). Contractor SHALL contact the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Hazardous Material Representative, at 703-784-1335, immediately at the time of spill/mishap.

• Please note: If, after investigation, the Contractor is found at fault the contractor shall be notified by the Contracting Officer of their responsibility for the cleanup/ cost associated (damage/already performed actions)/restocking of impacted product due to that spill/mishap.

SECURITY:

• For each delivery, tank truck drivers shall be able to provide, on demand, a State issued Real Identification Card Driver’s license OR a State issued Driver’s License with a United States Government issued passport OR accepted country issued (with visibly verifiable picture and functioning bar code) passport.

• For each delivery, drivers shall be able to provide, on demand, insurance for tank truck.

• For each delivery, drivers shall be able to provide, on demand, vehicle registration for tank truck.

• All deliveries shall start at West Gate at BLDG 27028T Russel Rd. Quantico VA 22134.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses must include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Type of Business;

4) Cage Code;

5) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include Open Market, General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

6) State which items listed above can be supported by your business/firm.

7) Please provide additional information concerning Industry “BEST PRACTICES” as it concerns or relates to the above requirement.

8) Pricing Information: How will the pricing be established: unit cost and bulk pricing and/or shipping charges. This will be a firm-fixed price requirement.

9) Please provide and prior experiences with government contracts.

10) Please used attached Excel Spreadsheet (B.1 Chemical IDIQ List 2025) to provide your responses for the listed Chemicals.

Interested Vendors wishing to respond to this sources sought should send their responses via email NLT 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 04 August 2025 to Contract Specialist Michael Thompson at michael.l.thompson@usmc.mil and Contracting Officer Kellie Holley at kellie.holley@usmc.mil.

Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) pages) along with attached Excel Spreadsheet (B.1 Chemical IDIQ List 2025) demonstrating ability to perform the delivery/services listed in the Required Capabilities paragraph above.

mailto:michael.l.thompson@usmc.mil mailto:kellie.holley@usmc.mil

Technical and Regulatory Considerations