RFQ for Ferric Hydroxide

This request for quotation solicits offers for a one-time purchase of 238 cubic feet of granulated ferric hydroxide media from the General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service. The ferric hydroxide must meet specified chemical composition, particle size, bulk density, and surface area requirements. Offers are due by February 15, 2024 and award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with delivery requested within 30 days of order receipt.

A justification document supports a sole source procurement from General Electric, as its ferric hydroxide part number GEH 102 is the only product that meets the Naval Air Weapon Station's requirements for use in potable water, including chemical composition, iron content, particle size, density, and NSF/ANSI 61 certification. Market research found no other sources that can currently fulfill the government's needs. The contracting officer will seek price quotes through the posted request for quotation and determine if the anticipated $80,000 cost is fair using price analysis techniques.