56--FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO CULVERT TARGETS PRODUCT WITH DUCTAL GRADE BS 1000

USACE, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) proposes to issue a sole source award to Lafarge North America, Incorporated, 12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 500, Herndon, VA 20170-6000 for Two Culvert targets produced with Ductal Grade BS 1000 with the following dimensions: One target, 3-feet diameter by 3-feet thick; and One target, 4-feet diameter by 2-feet thick. Ductal is a new ultra high-strength concrete to projectile penetration and blast. Ductal when mixed with water and worked properly , can achieve unconfined compressive strengths 5 to 6 times higher than conventional 5,000 psi concrete. A firm-fixed price award will be made utilizing the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Any other responsible source able to provide two culvert targ ets produced with Ductal Grade BS 1000 are encouraged to respond to this announcement within 7 days after its publication. This is not a request for quotations and there is no solicitation available at this time.