Bulk Foundry Sand

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island Arsenal is soliciting the establishment of a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for bulk foundry sand, with an anticipated period of performance from October 25, 2026, to October 24, 2031. This action is restricted to Badger Mining and is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 327999. The agreement is intended to support the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing Technology Center, with deliveries made FOB Destination to the sand storage hoppers at the north and south sides of building 212 Foundry. The contractor must deliver the sand using trucks equipped with bulk pneumatic blowers and provide a representative sample for internal testing with each shipment. Each delivery must be accompanied by a certification of analysis detailing sieve analysis results, GFN, and acid demand values. While no pricing is required for the initial BPA establishment, subsequent call orders will be awarded based on the lowest price that meets the government's needs or the best value, considering factors such as past performance, production capacity, and product quality. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via PIEE and Wide Area Workflow, compliance with Buy American and Balance of Payments programs, and adherence to CMMC cybersecurity standards. The vendor must also comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including those from OSHA, the EPA, and the Illinois EPA.