Construction and Building Materials

1) Clarification request with respect to the dimensional characteristics of the onethousand seven hundred twenty four (724) tons of D3 gravelQuestion: What does the D3 stand for as this is not commonly known in the Constructionand Building Material Industry?Answer via Modification:From:The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure ona competitive basis, six hundred (600) tons of21A gravel and one thousand sevenhundred twenty four (1724) tons ofD3 gravel.To:The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure ona competitive basis, six hundred (600) tons of21A gravel and one thousand sevenhundred twenty four (1724) tons ofnumber 3 gravel. Please note the number 3 gravelshall be to the following specifications: Size range from 1 W' -2 W', 0-15% maximumretention on a 25 MM screen and 0 -5 % maximum retention on a 12.5 MM screen.2) Clarification request with respect to the closing dateQuestion: Is the closing date 8 April 2010 as listed above, or 6th April 2010 as listed below?Answer via Modification:From:The closing date for receipt of quotes is no later than 2:00PM (EST) on the 6th April 2010. Electronic quotes are encouraged at michael.quann@navy.mil. Quotes may also be faxed to (540)653-7088 or delivered to NSWCDD, Attn Code CXSll-8, Bldg. 183, Rm 139, 17632 Dahlgren Rd., Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110.To:The closing date for receipt of quotes is no later than 2:00PM (EST) on the 8th April 2010. Electronic quotes are encouraged at michael.quann@navy.mil. Quotes may also be faxed to (540)653-7088 or delivered to NSWCDD, Attn Code CXS11-8, Bldg. 183, Rm 139, 17632 Dahlgren Rd., Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110.

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure on a competitive basis, six hundred (600) tons of 21A gravel and one thousand seven hundred twenty four (1724) tons of D3 gravel. The item quoted must be the exact item specified above; substitutions are not acceptable. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The synopsis number is N00178-10-Q-1517 and is a Request for Quote.

Source selection shall be lowest cost technically acceptable. In the event two submissions are received at the same price, one being a small business, preference shall be extended to the small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 212321 with a size standard of 500 employees.

The order shall be a firm fixed priced order. FOB Destination shall apply. Please utilize the following address to determine shipping: 8356 Pumpkin Neck Road King George VA 22485.

Delivery shall begin as early as two business days after receipt of the purchase agreement.

Inquiries on N00178-10-Q-1517 may be directed to the attention of CXS11-8 at michael.quann@navy.mil, phone (540)-653-8393, or fax (540)653-7088.

The closing date for receipt of quotes is no later than 2:00PM (EST) on the 6th April 2010. Electronic quotes are encouraged at michael.quann@navy.mil. Quotes may also be faxed to (540)653-7088 or delivered to NSWCDD, Attn Code CXS11-8, Bldg. 183, Rm 139, 17632 Dahlgren Rd., Suite 157 Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110.

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