Paint Primer, Blast Media and Paint Thinner Materials - Sources Sought
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Rock Island District is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing paint, blasting media, and related materials for the Mississippi River Project Office (MRPO) in Pleasant Valley, IA. This is for an ongoing requirement of up to five years, with the intent to award multiple vendors via Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) or Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs). Responses are due by 2:00 PM CST on February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various industrial coatings and related materials to support maintenance and repair projects at locks and dams along the Mississippi River. Key items include:
- Paints: Epoxy, polyurethane, and zinc-rich paints (primers, intermediate, and topcoats), specifically Vinyl zinc-rich (Formula VZ-108d) and White/Gray Vinyl Paint (Formula V-766e).
- Abrasive Media: Coal Slag Media Black Diamond 1240 or equivalent.
- Thinners: Associated thinners and solvents, including MEK Paint Thinner. All materials must be manufactured in the United States, require a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) upon delivery, and conform to specifications in the attached Master Statement of Work (SOW). Deliveries are to the Mississippi River Project - Service Base, 25549 182nd Street, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767, within 12 calendar days of paint lab approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Vehicle: Multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) or Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs).
- Duration: Up to five years.
- NAICS Code: 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST.
- Published: January 26, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (no more than five pages) addressing:
- Technical Capability: Ability to provide specific items from SOW paragraph 4, compliant with specifications.
- Geographic Proximity & Delivery: Full facility address, confirmation of being within a 90-mile driving distance of Pleasant Valley, IA, and ability to meet SOW delivery requirements.
- Business Size & Status: Company's size (Small or Other Than Small) under NAICS 325510 and applicable socioeconomic categories.
- Compliance & Conformance: Ability to provide Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
- Pricing Agreement: Willingness to enter a five-year BPA and provide discounted pricing from commercial catalog/market prices.
- General Statement of Capability: Narrative explaining overall capability to meet the SOW.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The information gathered will determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and whether a small business set-aside is feasible. Responses should be emailed to Jocelyn Rain (jocelyn.w.rain@usace.army.mil) and copied to Jeff Voss (jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil) with the subject line: "Sources Sought Response: Paint and Related Supplies for Pleasant Valley, IA."