Concrete Supply BPA for USACE Pittsburgh District
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure ready-mixed concrete supply. This effort aims to identify qualified sources capable of delivering various concrete mixes to USACE navigation projects and facilities within the Pittsburgh District's jurisdiction, which spans Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The BPA will provide a cost-effective, rapid-response method for supplying concrete to 22 navigation locks and dams, 16 multi-purpose flood-damage reduction reservoirs, a remote operations site, and maintenance facilities. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials. Specific requirements for each call under the BPA may include:
- Concrete Mixes: DOT Class A, AA, AAA, self-consolidating, high-early, underwater concretes, and structural grouts.
- Delivery Conditions: Provisions for cold weather, hot weather, accelerants, retarders, super plasticizers, and evening/weekend deliveries.
- Technical Requirements: Concrete must be discharged within 45 minutes of batching (unless approved for extension), with contractors responsible for adjusting mix designs for haul time, weather, and placement requirements.
- Testing: Mix design, refinement, and certification testing may be required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for planning purposes only)
- Duration: Periods of Performance will be negotiated at the Call level under the BPA.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside determination has been made at this time.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. Information obtained from responses will be used for market research to develop an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and no reimbursement will be made for submitted information.
Additional Notes
An accompanying document, "USACE Navigation Site.xlsx," provides a list of physical addresses for USACE facilities across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, which are potential delivery locations. Bidders should review this document to understand the geographic scope and logistical considerations.