Paint, Primer, Thinner and Blasting Media BPA - SOLICITATION
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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 USACE Rock Island District is soliciting proposals for a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Paint, Primer, Thinner, and Blasting Media. These supplies are crucial for preserving Lock and Dam Tainter Gates for the USACE Mississippi River Project Office. This opportunity is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside for the blasting media portion. Responses are due April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This BPA will cover the procurement of specific marine-grade paint formulas (VZ-108d, V-766e), MEK thinner, and coal slag blasting media. The Statement of Work (SOW) details requirements for:
- Paint Materials: Vinyl zinc-rich (VZ-108d) and White/Gray Vinyl Paint (V-766e) in 5-gallon containers. Contractors must submit paint samples for testing if not pre-approved.
- 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. Deliveries are required at the Mississippi River Project - Service Base in Pleasant Valley, IA, within 12 calendar days after paint lab approval (if applicable), with no Friday or weekend deliveries. Testing and inspection will occur at the destination, with paint samples potentially tested by US Army CERL.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: Five-year ordering period
- Estimated Ordering Capacity: $900,000
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside.
- Paint and Thinner (NAICS 325510): Full and Open competition.
- Blasting Media (NAICS 327910, 500 employees): Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 22, 2026 (latest amendment).
Place of Performance
Mississippi River Project - Service Base, 25549 182nd Street, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767.
Additional Notes
This solicitation, including Amendment 0003, is posted on the PIEE Solicitation module. Interested parties must follow the provided link and download all four files. Contact Jocelyn Rain at jocelyn.w.rain@usace.army.mil for inquiries.