Request for Information (RFI) for Masonry Target Wall for ERDC GSL
ID: W912HZ25I0331Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f0253174e4244b0da4cfeae7d87812f7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking information from qualified vendors for the construction of masonry target walls at the Big Black Test Site in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The project involves constructing multiple 8 ft x 8 ft masonry wall sections within steel frames, adhering to stringent quality control and testing protocols as outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This construction is critical for establishing robust masonry structures for military use, with a contract expected to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and projected costs, by 3:00 PM CST on April 15, 2025, to Jennifer Hoben and David Ammermann via email.

Point(s) of Contact
Jennifer Hoben
Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil
David Ammermann
david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
DRAFT PWS Masonry Wall Construction 31MARCH.pdf
Mar 31, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for masonry target wall construction at the US Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS. The project involves constructing three types of masonry walls: a triple wythe brick wall, lightly reinforced, and heavily reinforced CMU walls, using specified materials and methods. ERDC will provide the necessary bricks, mortar, and other materials, while the contractor must supply all required equipment and maintain detailed construction logs. The construction must adhere to stringent quality control and testing protocols, including mortar sample fabrication for strength testing. A period of performance begins three weeks after contract award, with allowances for weather-related delays. Compliance with government safety regulations during construction is mandatory. Inspections will ensure adherence to contract specifications, signifying the overall goal of establishing robust masonry structures for military use. Overall, this PWS is critical in guiding contractors to meet military standards while delivering quality construction at the designated site.
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