Sole Source Notice of Intent - Ductal Concrete

The vendor ID has been updated as follows:

Holcim (US), Inc.

DUNS: 608963674

CAGE: 90UA9

The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), Structural Engineering Branch (StEB) has a requirement to procure 14 cubic yards of Ductal JS1000 Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) to create test articles for research to be done under the Defeat of Complex Attack (DCA) direct program.  The ERDC Contracting Office (ECO) intends to award one firm fixed price contract pursuant to the authority Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, on an other than full and open competition basis to small business Geocycle, LLC., CAGE Code: 3G1S6, under NAICS 327320, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The required Ultra-High Performance Concrete will be used to create test articles for structural research and development.  Initial research in this program used this material and in order for the research to be viable, the rest of the research is required to performed with the same material.  Prior testing specimens were tested with this concrete and, to ensure that follow-on test specimens are identical, JS1000 is required due to its specific cement mixture, which is solely produce by Geocycle, LLC which is a department within LafargeHolcim. 

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.  Vendors may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Angie Stokes by email address angela.m.stokes@usace.army.mil by 9:00 AM CST, Monday, 19 April 2021.  Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.