Paint, Primer, Thinner and Blasting Media BPA - AWARD NOTICE

SOL #: W912EK26QA004Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Pleasant Valley, IA

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

PSC

Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, And Related Products (8010)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/642e97a40b424caabae2352845595542/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 5, 2026

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, has awarded five Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for marine grade paint, thinner, and blasting media. These awards, made on June 5, 2026, stem from Solicitation W912EK26QA004 and are valued at an estimated total ordering capacity of $900,000 over a five-year period.

Purpose

The BPAs are established to procure essential supplies for the USACE Mississippi River Project Office to preserve the surfaces of Lock and Dam Tainter Gates, ensuring their operational longevity and structural integrity.

Scope of Work

The awarded BPAs cover the supply of:

Paint Materials: Specific formulas including Vinyl zinc-rich (VZ-108d), White Vinyl Paint (V-766e), and Gray Vinyl Paint (V-766e), all in 5-gallon containers. Contractors may be required to submit paint samples for testing.
Paint Thinner: MEK Paint Thinner ASTM D740 in 5-gallon containers.
Blasting Media: Coal Slag Media Black Diamond 1240 or an equivalent, supplied in 4000 lbs sacks or 25-ton bulk trucks.

Deliveries are to the Mississippi River Project - Service Base in Pleasant Valley, IA 52767, within 12 calendar days after paint lab approval, with restrictions on Friday and weekend deliveries. Testing and inspection will occur at the destination, potentially involving the US Army Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
Ordering Period: Five years
Estimated Capacity: $900,000
Award Date: June 5, 2026
Awarded Agreements: W912EK26AA002, W912EK26AA003, W912EK26AA004, W912EK26AA005, W912EK26AA006
Set-Aside: This was a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The paint and thinner portion (NAICS 325510) was competed as full and open, while the blasting media portion (NAICS 327910, 500 employees size standard) was set aside for small businesses only.