Description
The U.S. Army is seeking quotes for boiler water treatment chemicals. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and the NAICS code for this acquisition is 333310. The solicitation includes three line items:
* Item 001: Aqueous solution of alkali salts, with a quantity of 40 barrels and a total weight of around 21,600 lbs.
* Item 002: Aqueous dispersion, with a quantity of 15 barrels and a total weight of around 7,980 lbs.
* Item 003: Mixture of inorganic salts, with a quantity of 20 barrels and a total weight of around 11,800 lbs.
The offeror must provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation, or an "equal" product that meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the solicitation.
Some key points to consider:
• The solicitation is posted as "brand name or equal," and the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs.
• The Government will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer.
• The Contracting Officer will evaluate offers based on price and technical factors.
• Quotes must be submitted in the PIEE solicitation module, and must include all required documents, such as technical, price, and past performance information.