Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
693JJ325R000015
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Competitive 8(a)

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20590, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking a contractor to provide technical assistance to the concrete pavements community through the Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program. The program's primary objective is to support stakeholders in designing, producing, and constructing longer-lasting concrete pavements by offering technical guidance, equipment loans, and training materials. Contractors will be responsible for implementing emerging technologies, test procedures, and quality initiatives, with a specific focus on coordinating and sharing data related to Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) and AASHTO R101 standards. The solicitation (693JJ325R000015) requires potential offerors to demonstrate expertise in concrete technology, with key personnel needing advanced degrees and extensive professional experience in concrete materials and engineering. Proposals are due by June 3, 2025, with the government intending to award the contract without discussions, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and well-prepared initial submissions.

The contract is designated as a competitive 8(a) small business set-aside with a total potential value of $11,273,091.02, structured with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The hybrid contract will include firm-fixed price, time-and-materials, and labor-hour components, covering support services, subject matter expert use, other direct costs, and travel. The place of performance is Washington, DC 20590, with the contractor expected to conduct field visits, testing, technology transfer, and equipment maintenance across various locations. The solicitation includes six distinct labor categories: Project Manager, Senior Concrete Engineer, Concrete Technologist, Operations Manager, Senior Laboratory Technician, and Subject Matter Experts, each with specific qualifications and responsibilities. The contract will support low carbon transportation initiatives and requires team members to be prepared for extensive travel and participation in demonstrations, workshops, and technical presentations.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

The objective of this contract is to provide technical assistance to the concrete pavements’ community on various technologies, test procedures, and quality initiatives. The Program is to focus on assisting stakeholders with initiatives by providing technical assistance, guidance, equipment loans, and training materials to design, produce, and construct longer lasting concrete pavements. The MCTC Program also supports the implementation of PEM and AASHTO R101 by coordinating and sharing data with stakeholders and facilitating the implementation of emerging test procedures. 

Amendment 001 is issued to attach a revised RFP, a revised Attachment J.2, and the Government's responses to questions recevied. 

Update #1 ·

The objective of this contract is to provide technical assistance to the concrete pavements’ community on various technologies, test procedures, and quality initiatives. The Program is to focus on assisting stakeholders with initiatives by providing technical assistance, guidance, equipment loans, and training materials to design, produce, and construct longer lasting concrete pavements. The MCTC Program also supports the implementation of PEM and AASHTO R101 by coordinating and sharing data with stakeholders and facilitating the implementation of emerging test procedures. 

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