Asphalt Chemistry Testing
ID: W912HZ25N7038Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (H268)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19ac89872578407fa99ea0002e19620d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking a contractor for specialized asphalt chemistry testing services in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The procurement focuses on the chemical fractionation and characterization of asphalt binder materials using a saturates, aromatics, and resins coupled with asphaltene determinator (SAR-AD) analysis, which is critical for ensuring the quality and performance of asphalt materials. This sole source award is justified due to the unique expertise required for the testing, with Patriot Armored Systems, LLC identified as the only qualified vendor. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the primary contacts, Jon-Vincent Holden and David Ammermann, by April 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, although a solicitation will not be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jon-Vincent Holden
    Jon-Vincent.S.Holden@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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    A02.08 JA Updated (FAR 13.5) - redacted_Redacted.pdf
    The document justifies a sole source procurement for asphalt chemistry testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS. The action is based on the need for specialized chemical analysis, specifically SAR-AD testing, which lacks an officially standardized method. The justification cites 41 USC 1901 and FAR 13.501(a)(1), emphasizing that due to the complexity of the testing, results depend significantly on the laboratory's expertise. WRI is identified as the only U.S. company with the required qualifications, including a history of relevant research and AASHTO accreditation. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on SAM.gov to encourage potential competition. The total value of the contract is not specified, and the document confirms the accuracy of the data provided. The focus is on ensuring the highest caliber of testing in line with the unique requirements of asphalt chemistry.
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