Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Purchase of Cationic Polymer

SOL #: W912DR26RA032Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

PSC

Chemicals (6810)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ed2fa14bb844abf9db26247b5a3f405/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 26, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

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) Baltimore District is planning the re-procurement of an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) single-award contract for Cationic Polymer (20% strength). This critical chemical is for the Washington Aqueduct Division (WAD), which supplies potable water to approximately one million people in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. The polymer is used in the Dalecarlia and McMillan Water Treatment Plants. This is a pre-solicitation notice, with an official Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated to be posted on Unison Marketplace around March 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the supply of Cationic Polymer (PolyDADMAC), 20% strength, delivered in 275-gallon totes. The product must conform to ANSI/AWWA Standard B451 (latest revision) and be certified to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60. The estimated maximum quantity is 400 totes over the five-year contract duration, with an estimated minimum of 20 totes.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), single-award delivery-order contract.
Duration: Five (5) years (60 months) from the date of award.
Set-Aside: None specified in this pre-solicitation.
RFP Anticipated: On or around March 6, 2026.
Published Date: February 26, 2026.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Product Specifications: Cationic Polymer (PolyDADMAC), 20% strength, specific gravity 1.02-1.05, pH 5-8, freeze point -3 to 0 deg C, liquid emulsion form, positive charge.
Certifications: Must meet ANSI/AWWA Standard B451 and be NSF/ANSI 60 certified with a Maximum Usage Level (MUL) of at least 50 mg/L.
Documentation: Upon award, submit product information, NSF/ANSI 60 certification, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and contact information. Prior to each delivery, email specific details including product name, bill of lading, and driver information.
Accident Prevention Plan (APP): A completed and signed APP is required, detailing hazards, control measures, and compliance with EM 385-1-1, including specific requirements for chemical identification, SDS, training, spill response, and PPE.
Delivery: Routine deliveries are required between 0700-1400, Monday-Friday. Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours. Deliveries are typically in 20-tote lots, with contractor responsibility for tote bin retrieval.
Quality Assurance: Deliveries may be rejected for lack of documentation, contamination, missing seals, or failure to meet specifications. Spills require immediate reporting and cleanup at the supplier's expense.
Security: Contract personnel must comply with Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, including training, background checks, and E-Verify program pre-screening.