LARGE UTILITY SANDBAGS & SHIPPING for the National Flood Fight Materiel Center (NFFMC)
ID: W912EK25R1357Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

PSC

TENTS AND TARPAULINS (8340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c729693a7d204d78afe8f18f28ec0072/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Flood Fight Material Center, is seeking sources for large utility sandbags and their shipping. The procurement requires sandbags that meet specific dimensions, materials, and safety features, including a 5:1 safety factor and ultraviolet resistance, to be delivered in wooden containers under various conditions ranging from emergency to normal delivery timelines. This initiative is crucial for ensuring preparedness in flood response efforts, as these materials play a vital role in mitigating flood damage. Interested vendors should contact John Wysocki at john.j.wysocki@usace.army.mil or Ryan R. Larrison at Ryan.R.Larrison@usace.army.mil for further details, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS code 314910.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Wysocki
    john.j.wysocki@usace.army.mil
    Ryan R. Larrison
    Ryan.R.Larrison@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    20250211_Large_Sandbag_Sources_Sought.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Flood Fight Material Center announces a Sources Sought notice aimed at identifying businesses capable of providing large utility sandbags and their shipping. This document is part of preliminary market research and does not constitute a formal proposal or contract. The sandbags must have specific dimensions, materials, and safety features, including a 5:1 safety factor and ultraviolet resistance. They are to be shipped in wooden containers with defined measurements, and deliveries can occur under various conditions: emergency (within 48 hours), urgent (within five business days), and normal conditions (within 45 days). The document outlines detailed packing, labeling, and construction requirements for both sandbags and shipping containers, ensuring serviceability and protection during transportation. Additionally, quality assurance provisions require certification of compliance upon delivery. Overall, this notice seeks to ensure preparedness for flood response by identifying potential suppliers for critical flood-fighting materials and logistics.
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