6810--Salt
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting quotes for extra coarse salt for water softeners and polishers at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a base year and two option years. Offers are due April 30, 2026, at 15:00 Pacific Local Time.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be required to provide and deliver approximately 15,000 - 17,500 lbs. (300-375 bags) of extra coarse salt per month. The salt must be packaged in 50 lb. bags and delivered by pallet. Delivery is FOB Destination, with shipping costs included in the unit price. Deliveries are expected approximately every four weeks, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, excluding holidays. All items offered must comply with the Buy American Act.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance:
- Base: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029
- Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Building #295, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073.
- NAICS Code: 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 650 employees
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Local Time, via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov. Telephonic questions will not be accepted.
- Offers Due: April 30, 2026, 15:00 PM Pacific Local Time, via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov.
- Required Offer Documents: Offers must include a completed SF 1449 (page 1), vendor information with SAM UEI, acknowledgment of amendments, a schedule of supplies identifying specific manufacturer and model, a delivery schedule, a signed VAAR 852.219-78 Certificate of Compliance, and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications.
- Eligibility: This is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. Vendors must be registered and remain active in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
- Evaluation: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with FAR 52.212-5 attached.
Additional Notes
Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network portal. The contract includes clauses related to security prohibitions, the Buy American Act, and electronic submission of payment requests.