VERMICULITE

The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Drum, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation under solicitation number W911S226U2921 for the procurement of thermal insulation vermiculite. This requirement is designated as a total small business set-aside (SBA/SBA) classified under NAICS code 322220, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing, and PSC 8105, Bags and Sacks. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kaley Fitzer, and responses are due by April 6, 2026.

The government requires Type 1, Grade 4 superfine vermiculite used for packing hazardous chemicals or liquids, specifically conforming to ASTM-C-516. The material must be expanding or exfoliating with a bulk density between 5.5 and 8.0 lbs/ft cubed. Acceptable products include R.M. Waite Co. or an equivalent, packaged in bags of approximately 25 lbs each. Award is contingent upon approval of a Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Analysis (COA) by MCAAP AO, which must include detailed manufacturer information, analytical data, and a signature from an authorized representative.

The delivery schedule spans from May 2026 through November 2027, consisting of 15 separate increments of 24,750 lbs each. Suppliers are required to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and ensure all packaging labels include the manufacturer name, lot or batch number, and expiration dates. One unnamed PDF attachment was included with the notice published on March 30, 2026.