Base Course
ID: FA282325Q0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2823 AFTC PZIOEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, USA

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321)

PSC

MINERAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, BULK (5610)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56f645bf801d4394ad9dc6c8a2dd5504/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Mar 24, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking small business vendors to provide 7,500 tons of Base Course material for delivery to Range C-64 in Middleton, Florida. The procurement requires the base course to meet specific quality standards, including being free from impurities and adhering to AASHTO specifications, with a minimum Lime rock bearing ratio value of 100. This material is crucial for military construction applications, ensuring the integrity and durability of infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by 1:00 PM CST on March 24, 2025, and should contact Darren Alvarez at darren.alvarez.2@us.af.ml or Rick Porter at rick.porter.1@us.af.mil for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Darren Alvarez
(850) 882-9379
darren.alvarez.2@us.af.ml
Rick Porter
rick.porter.1@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
RFI SSought Base Course.pdf
Mar 12, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to assess the capabilities of potential vendors, particularly small businesses, for providing 7,500 tons of Base Course material. This notice invites responses from various socio-economic groups, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses, and emphasizes that no formal proposals are being requested at this time. The primary purpose is to understand market capabilities and determine whether future solicitations will be full and open competitions or set-asides for small businesses. Respondents are required to submit a capabilities statement no longer than two pages, detailing their capacity to fulfill the requirement. The notice specifies that all submissions are voluntary and will not be compensated, nor will they form the basis of a binding contract. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 212321, indicating a focus on Construction Sand and Gravel Mining, with a size standard of 500 employees. The provided responses will assist the government in informing potential contract opportunities. Additionally, all participating firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The deadline for submissions is set for 1:00 PM CST on March 24, 2025, with specific submission guidelines provided.
Salient Characteristics_Base Course V2.pdf
Mar 12, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the specifications for the delivery of 7,500 tons of base course material to Range C-64 as required by the 823 RHS. The base course must consist of graded material free from impurities such as vegetable matter, shale, lumps, and clay balls, with a minimum Lime rock bearing ratio value of 100. Key requirements for the aggregate include a maximum soundness loss of 15% and a wear percentage not exceeding 45%, as per AASHTO standards. The finished base course must meet specified graduation requirements, utilizing well-graded aggregates in accordance with the grading limits provided in the referenced table and using sieves conforming to ASTM E11. A map indicates the delivery location, marked with a yellow star, situated north of Eglin AFB. This document serves as part of the procedural guidelines in response to federal RFPs and grants regarding construction materials for military applications.
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