Sodium Hypochlorite IDIQ Contract - Washington Aqueduct

Statement of Work (SOW)

To furnish Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk liquid) for use at the Washington Aqueduct's Dalecarlia and McMillan water treatment plants (WTPs).

• Supply Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5% Trade Strength) meeting ANSI/AWWA Standard B300 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

• Deliveries are required in single-unit tank trucks, with each load approximately 45,000 pounds (not to exceed 4,900 gallons).

• Contractor must provide contact information for sales, ordering, dispatch, and technical support.

• Contractor must provide a completed Accident Prevention Plan (APP) upon contract award.

• Specific physical and chemical requirements for the Sodium Hypochlorite are detailed, including solution strength, pH, iron, copper, nickel, and chlorate levels.

• The product must be clear, straw-colored, and free from visible cloudiness, impurities, or sediment.

• Sodium Hypochlorite must be certified as suitable for drinking water treatment by an accredited organization.

• Solution strength: 12.5% Trade Strength.

• Maximum annual quantity: 1,100 tons (Dalecarlia WTP) and 900 tons (McMillan WTP).

• Maximum 5-year contract quantity: 5,500 tons (Dalecarlia WTP) and 4,500 tons (McMillan WTP).

• Minimum quantity: 3 dry tons.

• Maximum total contract capacity: 10,000 tons over five years.

• Delivery load size: Approximately 45,000 pounds, not to exceed 4,900 gallons.

• Delivery time: Arranged upon placement of order; routine deliveries Monday-Friday, 0500-1300 (Dalecarlia) and 0600-1400 (McMillan).

• Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours.

• Holding time prior to delivery: Shipment shall not exceed 72 hours from manufacture.

• Temperature of Sodium Hypochlorite prior to delivery: Less than or equal to 20 degrees C.

• Temperature upon delivery: Less than or equal to ambient temperature.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years from date of award (60 months).

• Place of Performance: FOB destination to Dalecarlia WTP and McMillan WTP in Washington, D.C.

• Delivery drivers must possess a valid commercial driver's license with HAZMAT endorsements.

• Delivery personnel must have company cell phones.

• Security tags are required on tank trucks.

• Contractor must provide documentation for each delivery, including bill of lading, weight certificate, and manufacturer's laboratory report.

• Delivery vehicles must be dedicated to transporting Sodium Hypochlorite, clean, and in good mechanical order.

• Contractor must report spills immediately and be responsible for clean-up.

• Invoices must include specific details for each tanker truck delivery.

• Payment is based on Tons of Free Available Chlorine (FAC).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite. The contract period is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031.

• Procurement of Sodium Hypochlorite in Dry Ton quantities.

• Specific delivery dates and quantities are outlined for multiple line items (e.g., Year 1 Dalecarlia Sodium Hypochlorite, Year 1 McMillian Sodium Hypochlorite, etc.).

• Delivery is FOB Destination, with the Contractor responsible for transportation costs.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at both "Both" and "Destination" locations, with specific instructions to refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed criteria.

• Product Service Code: 6810

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ contract.

• Period of Performance: September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for an IDIQ contract.

• Offers are due by April 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• This is a reverse auction posted on the Unison Marketplace web site.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on meeting SOW requirements and Volume I of the Addendum to 52.212-1.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on recent, relevant experience (within three years).

• Price will be evaluated by adding the total of all CLIN prices.

• The contract will be awarded to the responsible Offeror with the lowest price, technically acceptable proposal.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 325180

• Size Standard: 1000

• All questions regarding the solicitation must be emailed by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.