The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendors for the supply of treated bulk road salt at the Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center. This market research supports snow and ice control for the 2026-2027 winter season and beyond. The agency is planning a contract with a base year and four option years to maintain a steady supply of de-icing agents. The estimated annual requirement is 210 tons, though actual orders will depend on weather conditions and operational needs. Vendors must be able to meet specific technical material standards and logistical requirements, including a 48-hour delivery window to the Albany, New York facility. Responses will help the government determine the availability of commercial sources and refine the acquisition strategy. The VA requires granular sodium chloride treated with corrosion-inhibited liquid magnesium chloride for its Albany, New York facility. The Albany Stratton VAMC requires treated bulk road salt for snow and ice control operations starting in the 2026-2027 winter season.
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Barry Sawyer
Albany, NY 12208-3410
USA
The Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center is requesting the purchase of treated bulk road salt for the 2026-2027 winter season. This will be a base plus four additional option years contract, with an estimated quantity of 210 tons per year. While the estimated quantity is 210 tons per year, quantities are not guaranteed and may vary based on the needs of the Medical Center. Road Salt is necessary for...
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