Sources Sought - Pelletized Asphalt

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC) as a Sources Sought Announcement for information purposes only. The USAF requires a specific type of pelletized asphalt to support the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) Program, aiming to develop capabilities for rapid repair of damaged airfield pavements. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, and no contract award is guaranteed. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with responding.

• The product must be a mixture of aggregate and pelletized asphalt.

• Asphalt pellets must be well dispersed in the aggregate gradation.

• Aggregate gradation, asphalt binder, and job mix formula must conform to UFGS-32-12-15 (paragraphs 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3).

• Pelletized asphalt must have a particle diameter between 0.15-in and 0.35-in and be non-tacky.

• Pelletized asphalt must consist of at least 88% by weight asphalt binder conforming to performance grade PG 76-22.

• The final product, when mixed and heated to approximately 320°F, must meet an APA rutting depth of less than 4.5-mm.

• The material shall be packaged in 2,000-lb supersacks, stenciled with "PA" in forest green lettering (minimum 6-inch height).

• Supersacks shall be delivered on wood pallets, shrink-wrapped with a minimum of 6-mil plastic wrap.

• A standard shipping "unit" consists of 16 supersacks (32,000 lbs).

• Interested firms are encouraged to submit a capability statement addressing specific questions outlined in the document.

• Responses shall not exceed 10 pages (single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font).

• Materials (brochures, manuals) are limited to 5 pages.

• The Government does not intend to rank submittals.

• Respondents should specify their business type, including SBA certifications (e.g., Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned) based on NAICS 327320 – Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing.

• Questions concerning this announcement are due by 1200 CST on March 19, 2026.

• Responses (capability statements) are due by 1200 CST on March 30, 2026.

• Responses should be submitted electronically to Mr. Justin Brown (justin.brown.109@us.af.mil) and Mr. Matthew Martinez (matthew.martinez.37@us.af.mil).

• Attachment 1: Appendix BB – Palletized Asphalt, Supersack

• Attachment 2: Appendix Z – Palletized Asphalt Material

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix Z, details the specifications for Pelletized Asphalt material intended for use in the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) Modernization Program. It outlines the composition, properties, and mix design requirements for this material.

• Overview: Explains the purpose of pelletized asphalt in rapidly repairing airfield pavements for various operational scenarios.
• Specifications: Details requirements for the product mixture, asphalt pellet dispersion, aggregate gradation, asphalt binder, pellet form and size, coating, heating, and compaction.
• USAF Mix Design (Aug 2016): Provides a specific mix design table showing the percentage and weight of different components (asphalt binder, various aggregate sizes, screenings) for a 50 lb and 2000 lb batch.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the exact material specifications required for the opportunity. It details the quality standards, composition, and a sample mix design that potential offerors must meet or propose to meet. Understanding these specifications is essential for preparing accurate proposals and ensuring compliance with the government's requirements for airfield repair materials.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix BB, specifies the requirements for pelletized asphalt packaged in supersacks. It details the material's use, packaging, and labeling for procurement under the ADR Modernization Program, primarily for crater repair.

• Material: Pelletized asphalt.
• Packaging: 2,000-lb supersacks.
• Use: Capping material for crater repair, for use in an asphalt recycler.
• Supersack Criteria: Must meet criteria in Appendix Q.
• Labeling: Stenciled with "PA" in forest green, minimum 6-in height, on at least two opposing sides of the supersack.
• Unit of Issue: One (1) each.
• Capping Material Specifications: Must meet specifications in Appendix Z.
• Delivery: If procured standalone (not as part of a pelletized asphalt package per Appendix CC), supersacks must be delivered on a wood pallet.
• Pallet Wrapping: Shrink-wrapped with plastic, minimum 6-mil thickness.

This appendix provides specific technical and packaging requirements for pelletized asphalt supersacks. Bidders must ensure their proposed product and packaging comply with these detailed specifications, including labeling, material standards (Appendices Q and Z), and delivery methods, to be considered compliant with the solicitation.