Keystone General Physical Model Supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) is soliciting quotes for Keystone General Physical Model Supplies. This requirement is for materials to fabricate a scaled physical model for the Keystone Dam, crucial for analyzing dam safety improvements. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, with the intent to award a single purchase order based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes various brand name or equal supplies such as Drew Foam, White Cap (formerly Advantech) plywood, MRP Supports, Creative Polymers INC products, American WeatherStar urethane, Stratasys resin, Curbell foam and acrylic, and SONALOK items. These materials are specifically required for the Keystone General Physical Model Study of Dam Safety improvements. Offers for "equal" products must clearly identify the item, include descriptive literature, and detail any modifications to meet specifications. Partial quotes will be deemed technically unacceptable, and the award will be all-or-none.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a single Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM CDT.
- Published: April 7, 2026 (original solicitation dated March 24, 2026).
- Delivery: Within 30 calendar days of contract award, FOB to ERDC-CHL, Vicksburg, MS.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on compliance with requirements, including detailed technical descriptions for items offered. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or make no award.
Additional Notes
An amendment (W912HZ26QA017-0001) was issued to clarify requirements, revise specific CLINs (0003, 0006, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0016, 0017), update the Description of Requirement, and extend the quote response date. A Solicitation Q&A document was also provided, addressing specifications for adhesives, primer quantity, leveling shims, Creative Polymers ratio, HDO plywood, and acrylic dimensions/type. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to the response date. Questions must be submitted in writing to CHL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil no later than 5 calendar days prior to closing, referencing "W912HZ26QA017" in the subject line.