Keystone General Physical Model Supplies

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "MFR FOR BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION" (Memorandum for Record) for a "Request for Quotation (RFQ) FAR Part 12 Commercial Product or Service, Under SAT". It serves to justify the procurement of specific supplies on a brand name or equal basis for the Engineer Research and Development Center – Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (ERDC-CHL).

• Description of Action: Procurement of Keystone General Model Study Supplies for ERDC-CHL on a brand name or equal basis.
• Nature: New Requirement.
• Supplies/Services: Model supplies for the Keystone Physical Model with unique requirements.
• Estimated Value: Stated as "This commercial procurement will be a Contract."
• Delivery Period: Not later than 30-calendar days post award.
• Authority Cited: DFARS 211.204 and Section 888 of the FY2017 NDAA, justifying brand name or equal purchases for items peculiar to one manufacturer or when using simplified procedures for commercial items.
• List of Items: Details specific brand name items, including Drew Foam, Advantech plywood, MRP Supports, Creative Polymers INC products, American WeatherStar urethane, Stratasys resin, Curbell foam and acrylic, and SONALOK fittings. Each item's description, quantity, and reason for brand name justification (e.g., "Required to meet the Proprietary Patented Modeling Process," "Compatibility with current measurement gathering computer systems," "only type that does not delaminate from extreme saturation") are provided.
• Actions to Increase Competition: States that items are commercially available and anticipates that one or more commercial manufacturers can provide a "Brand Name or Equal" solution.
• Market Research: Confirms unique characteristics and specifications are necessary for the government's mission.
• NAICS Code: 326140 – Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing.
• Commercial Item Determination: Confirms needs can be met by commercially available items.
• Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: Contracting Officer certifies the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis techniques.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the specific brand name or equal supplies required for the Keystone General Model Study. It provides detailed specifications for each item, including proprietary components and their intended use. Bidders should review this list to determine if they can offer equivalent products or if they are a direct supplier of the specified brand names. The justification for brand name or equal procurement indicates that the government is open to competitive offers that meet the unique requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: W912HZ26QA017) for commercial products and services. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326140 with a size standard of 1000.

The solicitation details the procurement of various physical model supplies, including:

• Drew Foam Brand Name 6-inch EPS 3lb foam blocks (119 units)
• Drew Foam Brand Name 12-inch EPS foam blocks (286 units)
• Advantech Brand Name Plastic Coated Plywood Concrete Form (275 units)
• MRP Supports Brand Name Pedestals (2,100 units for NM-5 5.90" - 10.63", 200 units for NM-3 5.90" - 10.63")
• Gallons of Kiltz 2 All-purpose latex primer (50 units)
• 50-gal Part A and 50-gal Part B 3600 Creative Polymers INC Brand Name Polyurea (5 units)
• 2-gal kit Slide Armor 2500 Star Blue (8 units)
• 2-gal kit Slide Armor 2500 Yellow Green (4 units)
• Sika Concrete Construction Adhesive (500 units)
• Sikaflex Self-leveling (200 units)
• Dowsil 795 Silicone (grey) (200 units)
• American WeatherStar Brand Name 5-gallon buckets of Aromatic Urethane (12 units)
• Stratasys Brand Name Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122 Resin (4 units)
• Curbell Brand Name High Density Urethane Foam (4 units)
• Curbell Brand Name 1-inch thick cast acrylic (17 units)
• Curbell Brand Name 1/2-inch-thick cast acrylic (12 units)
• SONALOK Brand Name Eesiflo Meter SONALOK 7S (4 units)

All costs, including shipping, must meet the specifications in the "Description of Requirement" attachment. The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the item descriptions.

• Delivery is expected within 30 Calendar Days from the date of lead time event to delivery.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted at both Destination and by the Government.

• The Offer Due Date is 08 APR 2026 at 02:00 PM.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• The "Description of Requirement" attachment contains details for inspection/acceptance locations and criteria.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as:

  • System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Small Business Set-Aside
  • Child Labor
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Combating Trafficking in Persons
  • Unique Item Identification and Valuation (including detailed requirements for marking and reporting)
  • Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
  • Evaluation criteria (Technical Acceptability and Price)

• The "Description of Requirement" is provided as an attachment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Description of Requirement (DOR) for the Keystone General Physical Model Study of Dam Safety Improvements. The procurement is for materials to fabricate a scaled physical model for the Keystone Dam, which will be used by the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) at the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) to analyze dam safety improvements and reduce the risk of potential failure modes. The testing will help understand near-field implications of proposed changes and quantify impacts to improve performance and reduce risk.

The solicitation details specific product requirements, including a list of "Brand Name or Equal" supplies. These include various types of foam blocks, pedestals, primer, polyurea, concrete adhesive, silicone, urethane, resin, and acrylic sheets. Each item specifies a brand name, item description, and quantity.

• Delivery: Materials must be delivered within 30 days of Contract Award.

• Shipping Terms: FOB.

• Delivery Location: Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Building 3051, 3909 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180.

• Warranty: A standard commercial warranty is required.

• Brand Name or Equal: Offers of "equal" products must meet specified physical, functional, or performance characteristics, clearly identify the item (brand name, make/model), include descriptive literature, and describe any modifications needed to conform to requirements. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products based on provided information.

• Notice of Delivery: Emailed to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) 48 hours prior to delivery.

• Labeling: Deliveries must include a packing slip labeled to the TPOC.

Not specified in this document.

• The document references FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal.
• TPOC information will be provided at Award.