CBA-45

This contract involves the supply of CBA-45, an enhanced suspension of calcium hydroxide (lime slurry) in water, for use at Sewage Lift Stations by the Marine Corps. The anticipated total usage by the Government is approximately 25,000 gallons, though actual deliveries may vary by up to 10% per shipment, with the quantity not exceeding 25,000 gallons over the contract period. Although the tanks can hold more chemical, the Marine Corps’ usage remains within this volume. The procurement will be conducted as a firm fixed price contract awarded on a sole source basis to Univar USA Inc., located in Redmond, VA. The Government has not issued a Request for Quote for competitive bidding but invited interested parties to submit written capability statements by September 17, 2012, to determine whether competition is necessary. The decision to forego competition is at the Government's discretion and based solely on responses to this notice. The contract is associated with NAICS code 325998, reflecting the chemical manufacturing sector, and is managed by the Department of Defense from the Quantico, VA office. The point of contact for inquiries is Phillip M. Lee.