56--Bekaert ZP 305 Steel Fibers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 to Bekaert Corporation, 3200 W Market St Ste 303 Akron, OH, 44333-3326 for the purchase of Bekaert ZP 305 Steel Fibers for use in Production of High Performance Concrete Mixtures. The Concrete and Materials Branch, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, requires the use of a specific high-tensile-strength reinforcing fiber having a particular deformed geometry or aspect ratio. The only fiber meeting the program objectives for these mixtures is the Bekaert Corporation product. Bekaert Corporation is the only known source and is capable of meeting the Government's needs. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 12:00 pm CST on September 28, 2012. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to [email protected] with solicitation number referenced in the subject line.