Road Salt

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command is seeking to procure bulk road salt, specifically ASTM D632 Type I, Grade 1 Sodium Chloride for delivery to Fort Campbell. This is a Sources Sought Notice intended to determine whether at least two qualified small business concerns can respond to enable a small business set-aside for the eventual solicitation. The government is actively soliciting information from all small business socioeconomic categories, including 8(a) Program participants, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone-certified firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned concerns, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Respondents must provide company information, UEI and CAGE codes, small business certifications, detailed experience with similar government or commercial contracts, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for various delivery scenarios. The anticipated NAICS code is 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying) with a 550-employee size standard. The pre-solicitation response deadline is February 19, 2026, though this notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for quotes, bids, or proposals.

There is no set-aside designation being applied to this pre-solicitation notice at this time, as the government is gathering information to potentially establish one for the formal solicitation. ROM pricing submissions are requested for multiple delivery scenarios, including quantities of 500, 1,000, and 1,900 tons with 30-day-or-less delivery, as well as 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 3,300 tons with 90-day delivery windows. Respondents must confirm their ability to comply with subcontracting limitations under FAR Clause 52.219-14, which applies to small business contracts. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the varying quantity requirements and delivery timeframes suggest the government anticipates significant volume needs. No information regarding incumbent contractors or current suppliers is provided in the notice. The government explicitly states it will not accept unsolicited proposals or reimburse response costs associated with this sources sought inquiry.