6810 - Sources Sought Notice - NIIN: 016806472, SODIUMCHLORIDE(USP)
ID: N0010425QYE24Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

NAICS

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply Sodium Chloride, USP, under solicitation number N00104-25-Q-YE24. This procurement aims to establish a framework for the repetitive supply of Sodium Chloride, with a potential master dollar limit of $2.5 million over a five-year period, ensuring compliance with military standards for quality management, packaging, and inspection procedures. The Sodium Chloride is critical for various military applications, and the selected contractor will be responsible for adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations and managing invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Interested vendors should contact Taylor Fasching at taylor.fasching@navy.mil for further details and to access the solicitation document.

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    Taylor Fasching taylor.m.fasching.civ@us.navy.mil
    taylor.fasching@navy.mil
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    The document outlines a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) between the U.S. Government and a contractor for the supply of Sodium Chloride (USP) under a potential $2.5 million master dollar limit over a five-year period. It details the solicitation number, contract administration, solicitation issues, and delivery stipulations. The BPA establishes a framework for fulfilling repetitive needs without a minimum guarantee, indicating orders will adhere to terms and conditions established herein. Key requirements include the supplier’s participation in quality management systems and configurations for the sodium chloride, packaging guidelines compliant with military standards, and specific inspection and acceptance procedures at the contractor’s facilities. The contractor must submit invoices electronically, and payment processes will be done through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The document also emphasizes compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and specific provisions concerning emergency acquisition flexibilities, as well as the contractor's obligations regarding hazardous materials. It serves both to guide procurement processes and outline the responsibilities of the contractor, thereby facilitating the efficient acquisition of necessary supplies for government operations.
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