ALBANY BULK ROAD SALT 25-26 WINTER SEASON

1.0 DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 650 employees.

The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities.

The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED NEED The Stratton (Albany) VA Medical Center intends to purchase bulk rock salt. The Stratton VAMC is anticipating an estimated need of about 210 tons, to be delivered in 20-ton increments on an as-needed basis during the 2025-2026 Winter Season.

The rock salt will be used on campus grounds, roads, and sidewalks. The rock salt must meet the salient characteristics listed below, at a minimum: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS OF BULK ROCK SALT Shall be deicing type sodium chloride containing an anti-caking agent. Shall be completely free of dirt, fibers, lint, rainwater, trash, or other foreign matter. Shall be effective to a low temperature of at least -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Shall contain no more than 1% water.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS Deliveries shall be on an as-needed basis. Deliveries must be made within 48 hours once new orders are placed. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the Government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above.

3.0 QUESTIONS Business Size: Type of Business of Prime Contractor (Check all applicable boxes) Large Business  Small Business (Check type of Small Business Below, if applicable)   Small Disadvantaged Business (SBA Certified)  Women-Owned Small Business  HUB Zone Small Business (SBA Certified)  Veteran Owned Small Business*   Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business*   8(a) Small Business (SBA Certified)  *If SDVOSB or VOSB indicate if your company is certified on VetCert Does your company maintain any Schedule Contracts (e.g., GSA, GWAC etc.)?

If so, list where the required supplies are offered (please provide the contract number, expiration date, and Government point of contact). Does your company have the ability to provide the equipment listed under the 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED NEED section above? Are you a manufacturer or authorized distributor of this equipment? What country were the products manufactured in? Note, we are seeking domestic sources. Please provide a capability statement that includes your SAM.gov UEI number. Responses are due via email to latriece.bruce@va.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

October 9, 2025. DISCLAIMER: This Source Sought/RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Source/Sought RFI. The Government is not obligated to provide comments to vendor submissions.