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 via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified and interested businesses capable of providing paint, blasting media, and related materials for the Mississippi River Project Office (MRPO) in Pleasant Valley, IA. This effort supports ongoing maintenance and repair projects at locks and dams along the Mississippi River. Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various industrial coatings and related materials, including:
- Epoxy, polyurethane, and zinc-rich paints (primers, intermediate, and topcoats)
- Abrasive media for paint removal and surface preparation
- Associated thinners and solvents
All materials must be manufactured in the United States and require a Certificate of Conformance upon delivery. A detailed list of items and specifications is available in the attached Master Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Vehicle: Multiple awards via a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research results.
- NAICS Code: 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST
- Published: January 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (maximum five pages) addressing the following:
- Technical Capability: Ability to provide specific SOW items compliant with specifications.
- Geographic Proximity & Delivery: Facility address and confirmation of being within a 90-mile driving distance of Pleasant Valley, IA, and ability to meet 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 catalogs.
- General Capability: A narrative explaining the company's overall ability to meet the Master SOW requirements.
Submission Instructions
Capability statements must be emailed to Contract Specialist Jocelyn Rain at jocelyn.w.rain@usace.army.mil, with a copy to Contracting Officer Jeff Voss at jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil. The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought Response: Paint and Related Supplies for Pleasant Valley, IA."
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The information gathered will inform the appropriate acquisition strategy and contract vehicle type.