The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Baltimore is seeking to procure quicklime for the Washington Aqueduct through a Request for Quote solicitation. The procurement requires contractors to furnish all quicklime needed by the Washington Aqueduct in accordance with detailed specifications that will govern the chemical composition and quality requirements. This opportunity falls under the Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry classification (NAICS 325180) and the Chemicals product service code (PSC 6810). The solicitation was posted on September 15, 2025, with responses due by September 30, 2025, providing potential contractors with a fifteen-day window to prepare and submit their quotes. The evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet the technical specifications for quicklime supply while demonstrating competitive pricing and reliable delivery capabilities.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualifying small business entities only. The contract will require performance in Washington, DC, specifically in the 20016 area where the Washington Aqueduct operations are located. The solicitation does not specify the contract value, duration, or quantity of quicklime required, though these details would typically be outlined in the complete solicitation documents. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the notice, suggesting this may be either a new requirement or a recompete situation. The proximity to the nation's capital and the specialized nature of water treatment chemicals indicates this contract likely supports critical infrastructure operations requiring consistent, high-quality quicklime supply for water purification processes.

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