Sources Sought Notice for the Purchase of Cationic Polymer
ID: W912DR26X1ATXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST BALTIMOREBALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, USA

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Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (32518)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/611720745d7044e083bc3d4b4dcd78c6/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District is seeking qualified manufacturers and suppliers for the procurement of Cationic Polymer, intended for use at the Washington Aqueduct. This procurement will be structured as an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, requiring compliance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B451 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60, with a five-year ordering period. The Cationic Polymer is crucial for water treatment processes, ensuring the quality and safety of drinking water. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by December 29, 2025, and are encouraged to attend an Industry Day on December 10, 2025, at the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Facility; RSVPs are due by December 5, 2025, to Angela Padua at angela.s.padua@usace.army.mil or Vincent Gier at vincent.j.gier@usace.army.mil.

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    A.02 Sources Sought Notice New Cationic Polymer_.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District issued a Sources Sought Notice for a re-procurement of an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for Cationic Polymer at the Washington Aqueduct. This notice is for market research to identify qualified chemical manufacturers and suppliers for Cationic Polymer meeting ANSI/AWWA Standard B451 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60. The procurement's NAICS code is 325180, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. An Industry Day will be held on December 10, 2025, at the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Facility. Interested vendors must RSVP by December 29, 2025, to Angela Padua (Angela.S.Padua@usace.army.mil) and Vincent Gier (Vincent.J.Gier@usace.army.mil). Submittals, not exceeding ten pages, must include company information, business size, and a narrative detailing capability to fulfill the Cationic Polymer requirements. Submissions are due by 11:00 AM EST on December 28, 2025.
    A.02 Sources Sought Notice New Cationic Polymer_Revised.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified manufacturers and suppliers of Cationic Polymer. This polymer is intended for re-procurement for the Washington Aqueduct, requiring compliance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B451 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60. The re-procurement will be an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period, under NAICS code 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), which has a 1,000-employee small business size standard. An Industry Day will be held on December 10, 2025, at the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Facility, with RSVPs due by December 5, 2025, to Angela Padua and Vincent Gier. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by December 29, 2025, including company information, business size relative to the NAICS code, and a narrative detailing their ability to meet the specified polymer standards. Submissions should not exceed ten pages and will be held in strict confidence, with no feedback provided.
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