This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on September 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE | VAPHS Bulk and Bagged Salt
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 4, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The government is conducting market research to procure 50 lb. bags of ice melt (or equivalent) and 350 tons of bulk road salt. The bagged ice melt must be in pellet or granular form, include a built-in corrosion inhibitor, and be effective down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, with weatherproof and waterproof packaging that ensures the product remains dry and usable. The bulk road salt must be de-icing type sodium chloride containing an anti-caking agent, free of foreign matter, and effective to at least -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Deliveries are required at the VAPHS Warehouse and the Salt Bin located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a request for quotes. Interested parties are requested to submit written responses via email to the contracting point of contact, Tyler Kraft, no later than September 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Required response information includes company identification, UEI number, business size status under NAICS code 325998, manufacturing status, country of origin, and anticipated delivery lead times. While general pricing is encouraged to assist with market research, it will not be used to evaluate any future award. Respondents are also invited to provide feedback on the salient characteristics to help maximize competition.
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Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA, 15240, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Sources Sought Notice. See attachment for further details. Response deadline - Monday, September 28th at 2:00 PM EST.
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