How to bid on VA Phoenix Coarse Salt Supply for Boiler Plant from the VA

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to supply bulk coarse salt to the VA Phoenix Healthcare System in Phoenix, Arizona. This is for a base year with four option years, covering a period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. Shipping costs must be included in the total price.

This opportunity is important for businesses that can reliably supply industrial-grade coarse salt and manage logistics to a VA facility over a multi-year contract period.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email by September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. No questions will be answered after this date unless the Contracting Officer determines it is in the government's best interest.

Responses to this solicitation are due by September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. It is your responsibility to monitor the website frequently for any updates or amendments.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is set aside for Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Only firms with this designation are eligible to bid.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325998, All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a size standard of 650 employees. This opportunity is suitable for businesses that specialize in the supply of chemical products, specifically bulk salts, and have the logistical capability to deliver to the specified VA facility.

How to respond to this solicitation

This announcement is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning it serves as the only solicitation document; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under solicitation number 36C26226Q1123.

All questions must be emailed to [email protected] with "36C26226Q1123, VA Phoenix Coarse Salt Supply for Boiler Plant" in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to the solicitation should also be submitted as instructed in section E.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025) (Deviation).

You must be registered in SAM.gov to do business with the government. Ensure your registration is current and has not expired.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (Section B.2) to understand the exact requirements for the coarse salt supply. Ensure your quote includes all shipping costs as specified.

Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, accurately calculate all costs, including potential fluctuations over the five-year period, to ensure your price is competitive yet profitable.

Double-check your SDVOSB status and SAM.gov registration to confirm they are active and accurate before submitting your quote. Any discrepancies could lead to disqualification.