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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6810--Albany VAMC Bulk Road Salt Sources Sought

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36C24226Q0663Federal

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The Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center is seeking vendors for the supply of treated bulk road salt to be used during the 2026-2027 winter season, with the contract including a base year plus four option years. The estimated annual quantity is 210 tons, though actual amounts may vary based on the center’s needs. The road salt is crucial for snow and ice control to maintain safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The product must be granular sodium chloride (rock salt) treated with corrosion-inhibited liquid magnesium chloride types 1 and 2, and each load must be free from contaminants such as dirt, fiber, lint, rainwater, trash, or other foreign matter. This opportunity is limited to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendors, though there is no restriction on business size. Deliveries must be made to the Albany VA Medical Center at 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY, within 48 hours of order placement, in approximately 20-ton increments as requested by the site point of contact. While the salt does not have to meet ASTM specification D632-12, it must comply with the specified treatment and cleanliness requirements. Interested vendors are required to submit a statement of capability affirming their ability to meet these delivery and product standards by June 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The contracting specialist overseeing this opportunity is Barry Sawyer, who can be contacted via email for further information.

General Info

Albany VA seeks treated bulk road salt, 210 tons annually, base plus four years, OEM vendors only.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Albany Stratton VAMC, Albany, NY, 12208-3410, USA

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36C24226Q0663 Albany VAMC Bulk Road Salt Sources Sought

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)
Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA
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Barry SawyerContracting Specialist

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The Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center is requesting the purchase of treated bulk road salt for the 2026-2027 winter season. This will be a base plus four additional option years contract, with an estimated quantity of 210 tons per year. While the estimated quantity is 210 tons per year, quantities are not guaranteed and may vary based on the needs of the Medical Center. Road Salt is necessary for snow and ice control to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors during inclement winter weather.

The bulk road salt must meet the following minimum requirements: . Treated Salt must be granular sodium chloride (Rock Salt) treated with corrosion inhibited liquid magnesium chloride Types 1 and 2.
. Each load must be free of dirt, fiber, lint, rainwater, trash, or any other foreign matter.
The following is required for this contract: . THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR OEM VENDORS ONLY (Though Unrestricted in business size.) . Items Must be delivered to 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. . Must be delivered within 48 hours of each order. . Must be delivered in approximately 20-ton increments as requested by the designated site point of contact (POC)
Though the salt is not required to meet the ASTM specification D632-12, the salt must meet the outlined specification above.
Please provide a statement of capability and acknowledgement that deliveries can meet these minimum requirements.
Barry Sawyer- Contracting Specialist Barry.Sawyer@va.gov Statements of capability due: 6/8/2026 by 4:00 pm.