Cristobal Colon Gravel Pad Materials

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking suppliers to provide approximately 2,500 cubic yards of 3/4-inch gravel with aggregate, 2,100 cubic yards of 2.5-inch to 4-inch drainage stone, and 1,600 linear feet of perforated HDPE pipe for use at Cristobal, Colón, Panama, formerly known as Fort Sherman. All materials must be delivered to the site no later than two weeks after the start of deliveries, which are scheduled to begin on August 31, 2026. This pre-solicitation notice is intended to gauge vendor interest and comply with simplified acquisition procedures, preceding a formal request for quotations to be issued around August 20, 2026. The solicitation number is PAN026159_26QA, classified under NAICS code 423320, and is not subject to any small business set-aside provisions. The contract award will be based on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable evaluation method, with a target award date of August 28, 2026. Vendors interested in participating are encouraged to contact the primary point of contact, Nathanial D. Gaunt, or secondary point of contact, MAJ Vernon Shank, to express interest, although no guarantee is provided that all respondents will be selected to receive the forthcoming request for quotations. Responses to the pre-solicitation must be submitted by August 20, 2026, and the contracting office is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with performance required entirely at the Cristobal, Colón location in Panama.