Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Fastrac 246M Cementitious Repair Materials for ERDC GSL
Overview
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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 Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Fastrac 246M Cementitious Repair Materials. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Western Materials & Design LLC for this specialized material, required for evaluating large-scale repairs after successful laboratory testing.
Scope of Requirement
ERDC GSL requires twenty-eight super sacks (3,000 lbs. each) and thirty-six buckets (50 lbs. each) of Fastrac 246M. This cementitious material is essential for further evaluation in large repair applications at the Vicksburg, MS facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Western Materials & Design LLC
- NAICS: 327310, Cement Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Sole Source Justification
Western Materials & Design LLC is identified as the sole manufacturer of the Fastrac 246M product, with no approved third-party resellers. The government states that this product is the only one that meets its specific requirements, necessitating a sole source award in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901.
Response Instructions
This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Submissions must include sufficient detail, a description of past experience with similar requirements, and references. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within its discretion.
Contact Information
Responses should be submitted to Jennifer Hoben (Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil) and David Ammermann (David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil).