Road Salt
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 Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT CAMPBELL, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Bulk Road Salt (ASTM D632 Type I, Grade 1 Sodium Chloride) to be delivered to Fort Campbell, KY. This notice aims to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate for the future procurement. Responses are due February 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is an informational and planning notice, not a solicitation. The government seeks to identify qualified small businesses across all socioeconomic categories capable of providing road salt to support a potential small business set-aside. No contract will be awarded based on this notice.
Information Requested from Bidders
Respondents should provide:
- Firm Information: Name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, small business status (including type/certifications), and NAICS code.
- Previous Experience: Detailed information on similar requirements (size, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Limitations on Subcontracting: Confirmation of ability to meet FAR Clause 52.219-14.
- Commercial Availability & ROM: Information on commercial availability and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for various quantities (500, 1,000, 1,900, 2,000, 3,300 tons) for 30-day or 90-day delivery to Fort Campbell via semi-truck.
- Recommendations/Questions: Any suggestions or questions to aid in procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying)
- Size Standard: 550 employees
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This notice specifically gauges interest from qualified small businesses (including 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) to support a potential small business set-aside. If fewer than two qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information, the requirement may not be set aside.
Important Notes
No quotes, bids, or proposals are being accepted at this time. No payment will be made for information submitted, and submittals will not be returned. Responding to this notice does not preclude future participation, and the government is not committed to awarding a contract based on this notice.