Bulk Road Salt for VA Medical Center Central Western MA

Updated Oct 28, 2026

Solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Leeds. Due Nov 5, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 8 days left.

Bid documents (2)

• Bid document 37 KB
• VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products 49 KB

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Description

Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-06.

This solicitation is set aside for SDVOSBs. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325998, with a small business size standard of 650 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6810.

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center located at 421 North Main St. in Leeds, MA 01053 is seeking to purchase Bulk Road Salt as outlined in the Performance Work Statement. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies: Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Initial delivery of Bulk Road Salt, 98% sodium chloride road salt and calcium chloride with CMA ice melt, delivered in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Delivery required prior to November 15, 2026. 40 TON 0002 Additional Bulk Road Salt, , 98% sodium chloride road salt and calcium chloride with CMA ice melt, delivered as ordered during the period of performance in accordance with the PWS. Estimated quantity for evaluation purposes is 200 tons. 200 (Est.)

TON Performance Work Statement Station: VA Central Western MA HCS (STA631) Service Line: FMS Date 9/8/2026 Item Description and Salient Characteristics: Bulk Road Salt for Central Western MA HCS | 2026-2027 Winter Season The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bulk road salt for the Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center for the 2026-2027 winter season. This solicitation requires a specific product composition, including 98% Sodium Chloride for road salt and Calcium Chloride with CMA for ice melt with moisture content not to exceed 4%.

Delivery expected within 72 hours of notification. An initial delivery of 40 tons, and up to an additional estimated 200 tons throughout the winter season. Initial delivery to take place prior to November 15, 2026, then as requested between November 15 until April 30th, 2027.

An invoice will be included with the delivery and must be signed by a representative of the VA. The goods are essential for maintaining safe and accessible roadways during winter months at the medical center. Delivery Information: Delivery to 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 Delivery hours are 0800-1430 Salt Shed is adjacent to building 13 The contract period of performance is November 9, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: VA Central Western MA 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA Postal Code: 01053 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services (see 12.602); or (2) Include a similar provision containing all evaluation factors required by 13.106, subpart 14.2 or subpart 15.3, as an addendum (see 12.302(d)).] The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR 852.219-76, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (NOV 2022) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that (1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box] (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74.

Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted.

The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

• Juliette Buchanan · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · 401-273-7100

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Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 325998, a business counts as small if it has no more than 650 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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About the buyer

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.

Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside

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