RHS Asphalt Batch Plant
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 United States Air Force, 99 CONS, Nellis AFB, NV, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources capable of providing an Asphalt Batch Plant. This market research aims to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy (full and open competition or small business set-aside) for a future solicitation. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a mobile Asphalt Batch Plant capable of producing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Key specifications, detailed in the Salient Characteristics, include:
- Output Capacity: 140-160 Metric Tons per hour.
- RAP Mixing Capability: 30% - 50%.
- Main Components: Aggregate supply, drying drum, burner, elevator, dust collector, screens, storage silos, and bitumen supply systems.
- Detailed Specifications: Comprehensive requirements for main hopper, drum, bins, asphalt cement tank (25,000 gallon), scales, fuel pump, control station, hot stone elevator, screen & mixing section, aggregate dryer/mixer drum, and pumping system.
- Safety: Night lighting, vibration resistance, warning lights, tie-down locations, lifting points, and slip-resistant surfaces.
- Corrosion Protection: 5-year life, automotive grade primer/paint, military-grade rustproofing (MIL-PRF-16173, MIL-C-83933).
- Support: A 5-Year Warranty Plan, initial and refresher training for personnel, complete sets of parts and service manuals (including diagnostic software), 24-month warranty service, bi-annual maintenance, wear-part replacement, software updates, annual inspection, and 24/7 technical support. On-site familiarization set-up (minimum 40 hours) is also required.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Not a solicitation).
- NAICS Code: 333120 – Construction Machinery Manufacturing.
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside decision has been made. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses.
- Place of Performance: Nellis AFB, NV.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package explicitly demonstrating their ability to provide the required Asphalt Batch Plant, detailing how their products and services meet the attached Salient Characteristics. The package should be brief, concise, and clearly demonstrate technical compliance.
- Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to chase.brandt@us.af.mil.
- Email Subject Line: "99 CONS Sources Sought – RHS Asphalt Batch Plant".
- Attachments: Must be less than 10 MB total, in .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls, or .xls format.
- Firm Information: Respondents must indicate their size relative to the NAICS size standard, socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, HUBZone), and any foreign ownership/control or use of foreign national employees.
- Registration: All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a voluntary market research effort; responses are not offers and will not be reimbursed. The Government will not individually notify respondents of assessment results. It is the respondent's responsibility to confirm receipt of their submission.