Notice of Intent to sole source, Dry Blended Magnesium Phosphate Concrete

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has a requirement to provide a dry-blended magnesium phosphate concrete mixture. The ERDC intends to issue an award to CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation (Cage Code: 4NFR3) on a sole source basis. The magnesium phosphate concrete mixture is a unique blend of cementitious materials, admixtures, and heat resistant aggregates that is designed to produce a heat resistant concrete necessary to provide a sustainable solution for the military’s modern vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.  Mixture optimization was further researched in cooperation with CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. as a strategic industry partner that specializes in dry-blended alternative binder concretes. CTS provided crucial material development insight with, external validation of ERDC research, optimized aggregate-to-binder ratios, and retarding admixture research. CTS also possesses the capability to produce the MPC blend at the large volumes required for this initial field demonstration of this unique material technology.  CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation is uniquely qualified to produce the trial quantity of this innovative magnesium phosphate concrete mixture due to their assistance in the development of the mixture design and dry-blending process No product currently exists on the market that meets our performance specifications, thus a sole source contract with the vendor that has an intimate knowledge of the newly developed material is required. The NAICS code for this requirement is 327390 with a size standard of 500 employees.  

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals.  A solicitation will not be issued; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement.  The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to janalyn.h.dement@usace.army.mil.  The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of e-mail submissions.  Responses must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on March 17, 2021.