Synopsis_for_DTFH61-13-R-00032.docx

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15 day pre-solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Highway Administration’s intent to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition to procure the services of a contractor to support Implementation of Best Practices for Concrete Pavements.

As a result of this solicitation, the FHWA intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts; however, the Government reserves the right to make one single award. Task orders may be issued either on a Firm Fixed Price or Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee basis. The anticipated period of performance will be five years, which consists of a two-year base and three, one-year options.

The overall objective of this acquisition is to advance the state of the practice for concrete and concrete pavements and implement best practices. The activities for accomplishing these goals fall under the following broad categories:

· Expert Task Group;

· Best practice guidelines;

· Technology delivery;

· Demonstration projects;

· Technical assistance; and

· Sponsorship of conferences.

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

Offerors must have an approved accounting system to be eligible for award of a Cost Type contract.

Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist, via email at Guang.Zeng @dot.gov. A secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer, Robin Hobbs via email at Robin.Hobbs@dot.gov.