A02.10 Market Research- Precast Concrete Products 14APR26 JH Edits (003).pdf

Market Research Report For Purchase of Precast Concrete Slabs, Cylinders, and Materials

Author: John Hoemann and Contracting Report

Date: 11 April 2026 Estimated Value:

1. Background Information

The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) is conducting research in multiple areas of force protection, involving extensive laboratory and field experimentation. A need for a quantity of (100) concrete precast slabs has been defined for an upcoming research event. These are a ballistic target requiring a non-conventional reinforcement detail or zone of no steel; hence the requirements of a customized design provided in the Description of Requirement (DOR). The items are detailed in the description of requirements section below.

2. Description of Requirement

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has a requirement for precast concrete products. The following table outline the three parts of this requirement: 1) slabs, 2) crated cylinders, and 3) bulk aggregate.

Line Item Quantity Description 1 6-inch-thick slab 100 4-ft x 4-ft, 6-inch-thick precast concrete slabs, see additional notes and sketch on pages 2 & 3

Contractor shall provide:

28-day concrete strength report; electrically transmitted (emailed) for proof of ASTM 39 requirement.

Mix Design and any related certifications for steel and aggregate(s).

2 ASTM C31

cylinders, 4x8 “field cured”

1 Crated in a padded box, labeled (see instructions below, page 1)

3 5-gallon buckets of aggregate

1 Two 5-gallon buckets sealed with lids of representation aggregates used in the slabs above

Shipping 1 Delivery Location below. ERDC will provide heavy equipment for off-loading. Slabs can be shipped as individual stacked or in palletized bundles for handling

Delivery Location: ERDC Test Facility, Fort Johnson, LA.

Delivery Date: No later than 45 days after award.

Notes:

The ASTM C31 cylinders, line item 2, should be a representation of the 100 slabs. Crating and shipping should be done to prevent damage from handling. Cylinders are for research purposes only and will not be used as part of the acceptance of the slab strength requirements.

Aggregates, line item 3, should be a representation of the 100 slabs both fine and course. Materials are for research purposes only; observations will be taken from samples.

The precast concrete products drawings are provided within the Description for Requirement (DOR) document.

3. Commerciality Determination

In accordance with RFO FAR 2.101 Definition, Commercial product means—

(1) A product, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes (i.e., purposes that are not unique to a government), and—

(i) Has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or

(ii) Has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public;

(2) A product that evolved from a product described in paragraph (1) of this definition through advances in technology or performance and that is not yet available in the commercial marketplace, but will be available in the commercial marketplace in time to satisfy the delivery requirements under a Government solicitation;

(3) A product that would satisfy a criterion expressed in paragraph (1) or (2) of this definition, except for—

(i) Modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or

(ii) Minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements. A minor modification does not significantly alter the function or essential physical characteristics of an item or component or change the purpose of a process.

(4) Any combination of products meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this definition that are of a type customarily combined and sold in combination to the general public;

(5) A product, or combination of products, referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this definition, even though the product, or combination of products, is transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor; or

(6) A nondevelopmental item developed exclusively at private expense and sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis to multiple State and local governments or to multiple foreign governments.

This requirement is a commercial product because it is (1) A product, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, and (i) Has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or (ii) Has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public

4. Unique Requirements These requirements are not unique. Multiple contractors and manufacturers/producers can generate and meet this specification and have successfully provided precast concrete in accordance with the exact specifications listed above and below.

5. Acquisition History

The ERDC has previously purchased similar concrete items as follows:

The last known purchases of concrete precast items were under contract W912HZ25PA031 which was a direct 8(a) award to Gunco, LLC and contract W912HZ26PA031 which was competed as a HubZone set aside and awarded to Justin J. Reeves.

6. Cost Information The projected cost for the precast concrete C-Channels and slabs is estimated under the simplified acquisition threshold at $66,900.

7. Mandatory Sources The items are not available on GSA or via other mandatory sources. There are no existing contracts that support this effort.

8. Interested Vendors

Precast companies ERDC has successfully worked with in the past are:

GUNCO. L.L.C.

Unique Entity ID: NMJXWXS77AJ3

CAGE/NCAGE: 7UZQ2

Socioeconomic categories: Small Business (under NAICS 327390), Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, SBA Certified 8(a) Program Participant until 06 February 2029.

GUNCO, LLC has a strong track record for various precast concrete products.

Contract ID Contractor Description Competed Obligation Date Signed

W912HZ25PA031 Gunco LLC Concrete C- Channels and T- Walls

Direct 8(a) $176,178.52

W912HZ25P0049 Gunco LLC Precast Concrete Direct 8(a) $38,150.00 2025 W912HZ24C0080 Tarpan Construction Concrete Culverts Direct 8(a) $263,088.00 2024 W912HZ23C0050 Justin J. Reeves Concrete Culverts Direct 8(a) $914,840.83 2023 W912HZ22C0039 Tarpan Construction Stone Direct 8(a) $657,000.00 2022

W912HZ20A0041

W912HZ21F0039

Vinco Inc Culverts BPA Call $9,272.00

W912HZ21P0062 Justin J. Reeves Culverts Contract $348,000.00 2021 W81EWF10989644 Rinker Materials 48” Culverts Credit Card $4,773.60 2021 W912HZ20C0046 Justin J. Reeves Precast Culverts Direct 8(a) $539,831.00 2020

TARPAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Unique Entity ID: SAHPQ57GPKK4

CAGE/NCAGE: 6JM90

Socioeconomic categories: Small Business (under NAICS 327390), Economically Disadvantaged Woman- Owned Business, SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business

(8a status expired in March 2025)

TARPAN CONSTRUCTION also has a strong track record for various precast concrete products.

JUSTIN J. REEVES, LLC (JJR)

Unique Entity ID: U8MKVGLBNC24

CAGE/NCAGE: 6XNR6

jreeves@jjrcompany.com Socioeconomic categories: Small Business (under NAICS 327390), Small Disadvantaged Business, SBA Certified HUBZone SB

(8a status expired in Dec 2023)

JUSTIN J. REEVES has a strong track record for various precast concrete products.

Other potential vendors are listed below:

Waskey Services, LLC www.waskey.com Unique Entity ID: LTD6LHF6QDJ6

CAGE/NCAGE: 71M23

SAM entry is expired.

Socioeconomic categories: Small Business (under NAICS 327390), Small Disadvantaged Business

WASKEY SERVICES has supplied precast concrete through other contractors as a subcontractor.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com Unique Entity ID: Z9QFDQ8Q1HJ8

CAGE/NCAGE: 3S647

Socioeconomic categories: None. Oldcastle is a large business concern.

Oldcastle provided concrete boxes in FY20 through other contracts as a subcontractor.

Design Precast & Pipe https://www.designprecast.com/ Unique Entity ID: Unknown CAGE/NCAGE: Unknown Socioeconomic categories: No SAM Profile was found for this vendor.

Gainey’s Concrete Products, LLC. https://www.gaineysconcrete.com/ lisa@gaineysconcrete.com Unique Entity ID: E6JLEND3PVH9

CAGE/NCAGE: 45VK1

Socioeconomic categories: Small Business (under NAICS 327390), SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business

GAINEY’S has supplied precast concrete through other contractors as a subcontractor.

Precast Contractor identified through government and internet search:

Lee’s Precast Concrete, LLC https://www.leesprecast.com/ Unique Entity ID TQG5BVXDSLA3

CAGE/NCAGE 6CB23

Lee’s Precase Concrete is a small business

Port Aggregates Unique Entity ID: D17VG9MEZ7F1

CAGE/NCAGE: 70358

Socioeconomic categories: Inactive SAM Profile, expiration date 12 Feb 2015

Louisiana Concrete Products Unique Entity ID: JGLNBBC5FAK4

CAGE/NCAGE: 466L8

Socioeconomic categories: Inactive SAM Profile, expiration date 13 Oct 2006

Premier Concrete Products Unique Entity ID: D2XFWHMZD285

CAGE/NCAGE: 44CW2

Socioeconomic categories: None. PREMIER is a large business concern.

9. Small Business Considerations

GUNCO, LLC., an SBA Certified 8(a) Program Participant, is a small, disadvantaged business identified with active SAM registration. Based on previous acquisition history, GUNCO is capable and could be contacted to set up a direct 8(a) award.

Tarpan Construction LLC., Justin J. Reeves, LLC. and Gainey’s Concrete Products are all SBA Certified HUBZone small businesses identified with active SAM registrations. Based on previous acquisition history, Tarpan, JJR and Gainey’s are capable and could respond under a competitive Hubzone requirement.

10. Market Research Techniques Used Market research was performed principally through the use of internet searches, review of sources in industry, and experience of GSL personnel in researching these types of products in prior research efforts. Below is a list of resources used:

https://fpds.gov https://sam.gov/content/home The GSL Research Personnel: John Hoemann, Subject Matter Expert

W912HZ26PA031

W912HZ25PA031

W912HZ25P0049

W912HZ24C0080

W912HZ23C0050

W912HZ22C0039

W912HZ20A0041/W912HZ21F0039

W912HZ21P0062

W912HZ20C0046

11. Conclusions and Recommendations Based upon the market research provided herein, it is determined that this requirement meets the definition of a commercial item.

Based on email dated 25 February 2026, a formal release from the program is not required in order to compete in one of the socioeconomic programs, therefore this requirement will be set aside as a competitive HUBZone procurement.