Sources Sought Notice for Caustic Soda Requirement
ID: W912DR26R1AW7Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST BALTIMOREBALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, USA

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c3c7be42198245c1975b5fd34803484b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of Caustic Soda 25% for use at the Washington Aqueduct's two water treatment plants, Dalecarlia WTP and McMillan WTP. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing Caustic Soda that meets ANSI/AWWA Standard B501 and is certified to comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 60. This chemical is critical for the water treatment process, ensuring the safety and quality of the water supplied to the community. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to Neil Gonzalez at Neil.O.Gonzalez@usace.army.mil or call 410-962-0175 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation.

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    Neil Gonzalez
    (410) 962-0175
    Neil.O.Gonzalez@usace.army.mil
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