USARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 1222 SPRUCE STREET, ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

95 -- NEW HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET PILING SOL CT0000-7148-0001 POC Contact GIL KIM (601) 634-5938 Contracting Officer TERRY M. LAWS (314) 331-8500 (Site Code DACW43) The US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is in the process of accomplishing a market survey to prepare for the critical need for new hot- rolled steel sheet piling -- This is a market survey to determine the availability of new hot-rolled steel sheet piling manufactured in the US which meets the ASTM requirements for the following steel section types: PZ22, PZ27, PZ35, PZ40, PSA23, PS27.5, PS31, PLZ23, and PLZ25. There is no known domestic (U.S. Manufacturer) producer still in operation that produces hot roll steel sheet piles. This market survey will provide the basis for gaining a waiver if a particular product is not found to be available in sufficient quantities. This action is not a request for proposal and does not commit (the Corps of Engineers) to the procurement of materials. The specifications for hot-rolled steel sections can be found in CWGS-02411 Guide Specifications for Civil Works Construction and is conveniently summarized in Table 1. Suppliers capable of furnishing the new domestically produced hot-rolled steel sheet piling should send their response to market survey to USACE, St. Louis District, ATTN: CEMVS-CT, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2833 within 20 days of publication of this notice. A response should include the quantities of steel sheet piling as follows: 1) ASTM number i.e. A328, A572 GR50, A572 GR60 and A690. 2) Section, i.e. PZ22, PZ27, PZ35, PZ40, PSA23, PS27.5, PS31, PLZ23, and PLZ25. 3) Length in feet, i.e., 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, or more. 4) The number of pieces in stockpile for each length. It is requested that the information sought in this announcement be furnished in the format of Table 2. This synopsis is for informational and planning purpose only and does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. It is the intent of the Government to obtain stockpiled material information for the future Corps of Engineers construction projects. For additional information, copies of Tables 1 and 2,or to schedule an informational meeting contact Mr. Gil Kim at (601) 634-5938. E-mail: kimg@smtp.lmv.usace.army.mil. (0155)

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