Aggregate 2

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the FA489726QC031 – Aggregate 2 opportunity.

• Ballast Size: 1.5-inch ballast is NOT acceptable; only 4-inch ballast will be permitted.
• Equipment Staging Area: A designated area for equipment laydown and staging will be available on-site for the concrete portion of the work. Contractors will enter through the Grand View Gate Commercial Entrance and will be escorted to the construction site. Contact information for escort services will be provided upon contract award.

This Q&A clarifies specific material requirements and site access/staging procedures. Bidders should ensure their proposals account for the mandatory 4-inch ballast and the provided staging area.

Specification Sheet / Other

This document outlines the specifications for aggregate materials required by the 819th RED HORSE Squadron (819 RHS) for troop construction of a TTP CSTR-CNS Storage Facility at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho. The project identifier is QYZH24-0001.

• Surface Course: 168 Tons of 0.75 inch Aggregate Surface Course of D-1 Grading.

• Base Course: 168 Tons of 2 inch Aggregate Base Course of D-1 Grading.

• Natural Sand: 216 Tons of C-33 ASTM.

• Ballast Rock: 46 Tons of 4 inch entrance rock.

• Delivery Window: No earlier than April 13, 2026, and no later than April 18, 2026.

• Delivery Hours: Between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm MST.

• Location: 366 Gunfighter Ave, Mountain Home AFB, ID, 83648 (address subject to change).

• Coordination: The Contractor must notify the Government two calendar days prior to the first delivery to coordinate specific instructions. The Primary Point of Contact is Capt Dominic Angelo at 412-616-1789.

• Access: The Contractor is responsible for meeting all Mountain Home AFB access requirements.

• Multiple Deliveries: Delivery may occur over multiple days if necessary.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically various aggregates, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation requires the supply of specific aggregate materials, including:

  • Surface Course: 0.75 inch Aggregate Surface Course of D-1 Grading (168 Tons)
  • Base Course: 2 inch Aggregate Base Course of D-1 Grading (168 Tons)
  • Natural Sand: C-33 ASTM (216 Tons)
  • Ballast Rock: 4 inch entrance rock (46 Tons)

• Aggregate Specifications are provided in an attachment.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Delivery is requested between April 13, 2026, and April 18, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Quotes/Offers are Due: March 23, 2026, by 11:00 AM Local time (MDT).

• Submission Method: Quotes must be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist (email addresses provided on page 1). .zip files are not acceptable.

• Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering:

  1. Price
  2. Technical Capability (meeting or exceeding minimum salient characteristics and specifications).

• Quotes must contain sufficient product data to confirm they meet specifications; insufficient data may result in a "Not Acceptable" rating.

• Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining)

• SB Size Standard: 500 Employees

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM MDT on March 18, 2026.

• Past performance data may be submitted if available.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Payment Terms: NET 30.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, titled "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE," lists and provides the text for various clauses and provisions that are incorporated into a contract or solicitation. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to the opportunity.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A table listing clause numbers, alteration/development numbers, clause titles, year/month of incorporation, and section.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the complete text for specific clauses, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation" and "Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate."
• Payment Instructions: Details on Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, including definitions, electronic invoicing, WAWF access and training, document submission methods, and routing data.

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and the terms of the potential contract. Key areas of focus include:

• Prohibitions and Restrictions: Such as those related to covered defense telecommunications equipment, Hexavalent Chromium, and business operations with specific regions.
• Buy American and Balance of Payments: Requirements and certifications related to domestic and foreign end products.
• Payment Procedures: Understanding the WAWF system for submitting payment requests and receiving reports is crucial for timely payment.
• Small Business Requirements: Clauses related to small business set-asides and equal opportunity.

This document is essential for bidders to ensure compliance and accurately prepare their proposals or quotes.