Precast Concrete Slabs, Cylinders, and Materials

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for precast concrete products, including slabs, cylinders, and aggregate, for the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL). The products are intended for research objectives, specifically as ballistic targets.

• Precast Concrete Slabs: 100 units of 4-ft x 4-ft, 6-inch-thick slabs.

  • Specifications include A615 Grade 60, #4 rebar, minimum 4,000 psi concrete strength at 28 days (ASTM 39), aggregate conforming to ASTM C33 (max 1" coarse aggregate), 2" chamfer on all edges, and a minimum 1.5" clear cover.
  • Surfaces should be smooth finished (formed surfaces smooth, open surfaces trowel smooth).
  • Lifting hardware (preferred: Meadow Burke RL-24 Rapid Lift) must be surface flush or below surface, with four lift points per slab.
  • Panels require four anchors for handling due to post-test damage.

• ASTM C31 Cylinders: 1 unit, crated in a padded box, representing the 100 slabs. These are for research purposes only.

• Aggregate: 2 units, 5-gallon buckets sealed with lids, representing fine and coarse aggregates used in the slabs. Materials are for research purposes only.

• Contractor Deliverables: 28-day concrete strength report (electronically transmitted) and mix design with certifications for steel and aggregate(s).

• Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 45 days after award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this document.

• Submission Instructions: Specific instructions for proposal submission are not detailed in this document. Bidders should refer to the main solicitation for these details.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not specified in this document.

• Key Deadlines: Delivery due within 45 days after award.

• Not specified in this document.

• Slabs are intended as ballistic targets and are not structural members.

• Crating and shipping of cylinders must prevent damage.

• ERDC will provide heavy equipment for off-loading slabs at the delivery location.

• Delivery Location: ERDC Test Facility, Fort Polk, LA.

Justification Review Document (Other than Full and Open Competition)

This document justifies a procurement of Precast Concrete Slabs, Cylinders, and Materials using other than full and open competition, authorized under Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) §41 USC 1901, as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation RFO FAR 12.201-1. The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) requires these items for research in force protection, specifically for an upcoming research event involving ballistic targets with a non-conventional reinforcement detail.

• Precast Concrete Slabs: 100 units of 4-ft x 4-ft, 6-inch-thick slabs. Requires a 28-day concrete strength report, mix design, and certifications for steel and aggregate.

• Cylinders: 1 unit of ASTM C31 cylinders, 4x8 "field cured", crated in a padded box.

• Aggregate: 2 units of 5-gallon buckets of representation aggregates used in the slabs.

• Shipping: Delivery to ERDC; slabs can be shipped individually stacked or in palletized bundles.

• Estimated Value: $66,900.00

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but previous similar purchases range from 2020-2025.

• Competition Strategy: The requirement is recommended to be set aside as a competitive HUBZone procurement. A Notice of Intent (NOI) will be posted on SAM.gov to solicit competition.

• Basis for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Multiple hub-zone businesses are qualified for this action.

• HUBZone: The requirement will be set aside as a competitive HUBZone procurement.

• The document references a Description of Requirement (DOR) for detailed specifications.

• Market research indicates this is a commercial item.

• ERDC has previously purchased similar concrete items from various vendors, including Gunco LLC, Tarpan Construction, Justin J. Reeves, Vinco Inc., and Rinker Materials.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Market Research Report for the purchase of Precast Concrete Slabs, Cylinders, and Materials, dated April 11, 2026. It details a requirement for precast concrete products for the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) for research purposes. The requirement includes:

• 100 units of 4-ft x 4-ft, 6-inch-thick precast concrete slabs.
• One set of ASTM C31 cylinders (4x8, "field cured") representing the slabs.
• Two 5-gallon buckets of aggregate used in the slabs.
• Shipping of these items to ERDC Test Facility, Fort Johnson, LA, within 45 days of award.

The report confirms that the requirement meets the definition of a commercial item and recommends setting aside the procurement as a competitive HUBZone requirement.

This market research report provides potential bidders with insight into the government's needs for specific precast concrete products. It outlines the technical specifications for the slabs, cylinders, and aggregate, including concrete strength requirements (4,000 psi at 28 days), aggregate size, and slab dimensions. The report also details the delivery location and timeline. Furthermore, it identifies potential interested vendors, including small businesses with HUBZone and 8(a) certifications, and lists past contract awards for similar items, offering valuable context for companies considering this opportunity. The recommendation for a competitive HUBZone set-aside is particularly relevant for eligible businesses.