USMCFP Springfield - Bulk Solar Salt extra course for water softeners

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Springfield, Missouri, intends to issue a solicitation resulting in a single award for the provision of Bulk Solar Salt extra course for water softeners (Water conditioning Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 > 99.5%) for the Powerhouse Water Softeners at the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, 1900 W. Sunshine Street, Springfield, Missouri. The successful contractor must have the capability and equipment for the salt to be blown through a four (4) inch pipe to a brine tank. This tank is located outside the perimeter fence at the powerhouse. The base year shall begin November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. Four option years will be available that can be enacted after the following option years at the Governments discretion. Annual requirements are estimated at 185 tons. It is anticipated that 23 tons of solar salt shall be delivered per delivery with an estimated eight (8) deliveries during the performance period.

The delivery schedule will be based on an as needed basis, available within three (3) business days after notification. The amount per delivery may be less than 21 tons based on space available, only the amount delivered shall be invoiced. Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be most advantageous to the Government based on price, past performance, technical conformity and price-related factors. This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside, FOB destination, firm fixed price contract.

The solicitation will be available on or about October 08, 2025 and will be distributed directly to interested and know vendors. All future information concerning this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed directly to vendors. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring communication to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation must be submitted, in writing, to the listed government point of contact no later than 10:00 a.m. CST on Friday, September 30, 2025. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

The anticipated date for receipt of quotations is on or about Friday, October 24, 2025. Payments will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). All offerors must be actively registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at sam.gov. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Derek Ramsey, Contract Specialist as indicated in this notice.