Paint Primer, Blast Media and Paint Thinner Materials - PRESOLICITATION
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island District (MVR) intends to issue a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Paint Primer, Blast Media, and Paint Thinner Materials. This presolicitation aims to generate interest for an estimated $900,000 requirement over a five-year period. A Partial Small Business Set-Aside is planned for the blasting media portion.
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover the supply of materials for preserving surfaces of Lock and Dam Tainter Gates. Key requirements include:
- Paint Materials: Vinyl zinc-rich (Formula VZ-108d) and White/Gray Vinyl Paint (Formula V-766e) in 5-gallon containers. Paint formulas must be CERL certified.
- Paint Thinner: MEK Paint Thinner ASTM D740 in 5-gallon containers.
- Blasting Media: Coal Slag Media Black Diamond 1240 or equivalent, in 4000 lbs sacks or 25-ton bulk trucks.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Estimated Value: $900,000
- Duration: Five-year period
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (SBP) for the Blasting Media portion under NAICS code 327910 (900 employees size standard).
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
- Response Date: April 9, 2026 (for this presolicitation notice)
Delivery & Testing
- Delivery Location: Mississippi River Project - Service Base, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767.
- Delivery Timeline: Within 12 calendar days after paint lab approval (if not pre-approved). No Friday or weekend deliveries.
- Testing: Paint samples may be tested by US Army Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL). Government covers initial test costs; contractor covers retest costs. Pre-certified coatings are acceptable with proof.
Special Requirements
- Specific paint formulations and component breakdowns are detailed.
- Paints require 5-gallon lined containers; thinners require 5 or 55-gallon drums.
- Hazardous material labeling and warnings are mandatory.
- Adhesion, boiling water resistance, and alkali resistance tests are specified for paints.
- Delivery personnel must be verified through E-Verify.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice only and not a request for quotes or proposals. Any submissions in response to this notice will not be considered for award. The official solicitation and attachments will be posted to the PIEE Solicitation module and linked on SAM.gov when issued.