Bagged Ice Melt Supply (Calcium Chloride or CMA-Based, ≤-25°F Performance)

The contract requires the supply of bagged ice melt in weatherproof packaging, formulated to perform effectively at temperatures as low as -25°F, and must be delivered in either pellet or granular form. The product must be engineered to be safe for concrete surfaces and surrounding vegetation, with a strict requirement to prevent clumping under storage or environmental exposure. Each shipment must be palletized in units of exactly 24 bags per pallet to ensure uniform handling and distribution. The ice melt must be based on either calcium chloride or CMA, meeting specified performance standards without compromising safety or efficiency. This is a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside classification, specifically reserved for small businesses, with the NAICS code 325998 indicating it falls under Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The place of performance is designated with a zip code of 16504, and the contracting office is the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. All submissions must comply fully with the technical and logistical specifications outlined, and only eligible small business concerns may respond to this solicitation.