Synopsis For Ceiling Increase - DTFH61-08-C-00005.docx

Synopsis: Sole Source Ceiling Increase (DTFH61-08-C-00005)

The Federal Highway Administration intends to add work without competition to Contract No. DTFH61-08-C-00005 with Rutgers University to continue research and assessments under the Long-Term Bridge Performance Program. Additional work will include a detailed inspection, testing and monitoring of roughly 4 reference and 200 cluster bridges to develop meaningful deterioration and life-cycle cost models using unique technologies created during the developmental phase of current contract. This purchase will be made using Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. All responsible sources may submit a response identifying their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.