Dredge Material Placement Model Supplies
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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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) is seeking Dredge Material Placement Model Supplies via a Request for Quote (RFQ). This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to procure materials for CHL's patented model construction process, supporting the beneficial use of dredge material. The acquisition will result in a single Firm Fixed-Price purchase order. Quotes are due January 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various model supplies, including fittings, pipes, aggregate, rebar, concrete, formwork, anchors, scaffold brackets, turnbuckles, clamps, pipe braces, ties, form cages, and geogrid. Many items are specified as "Brand Name or Equal," with certain products (e.g., Sika Swellstop, Tensar InterAxTM Geogrid) designated as "Brand Name Only" due to unique compatibility and watertight requirements for the CHL model. Key quantities include 1200 Tons of #610 aggregate (base) and 650 CY of 4500 PSI concrete (optional). All costs, including shipping, must meet specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (RFQ leading to a single purchase order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing, size standard 750 employees)
- Period of Performance: Base materials delivery within 30 calendar days of contract award. Optional materials within 30 days of option exercise (15 days for aggregate). Overall PoP not to exceed six months from base award date.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, MS.
- Nonmanufacturing Rule: Quotes must certify that a minimum of 50% of total proposed items are manufactured by small business concerns.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 02:00 PM
- Submission Method: Email quotes to CHL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil, referencing "W912HZ26QA010" in the subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical descriptions of items offered are required. For "equal" products, offers must meet salient characteristics and include descriptive literature. The Government will evaluate the lowest-priced quote for technical acceptability first.
- Clarifications: Requests for information must be submitted in writing to CHL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil no later than 5 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to the response date.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Rhoda Lewis (CHL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil)