MT DAR MALM 2026(1), Defense Access Roads FY 2026

The Federal Highway Administration is conducting market research for the MT DAR MALM 2026(1) Defense Access Roads FY 2026 project, which involves roadway reconditioning, aggregate surfacing, aggregate stabilization, subexcavation, and drainage construction services. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or quotes. Interested firms must respond by submitting the MS Form no later than November 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time to indicate their capability and interest in performing the proposed contract work. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard and PSC Code Y1LB. This market research phase is being conducted to identify qualified businesses and inform appropriate acquisition decisions prior to the formal solicitation process.

The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price construction agreement with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million, with no set-aside designation being used for this opportunity. The project encompasses roadway work across 9 segments totaling up to 52.12 miles located in Judith Basin County, Montana, approximately 50 miles southeast of Great Falls. The anticipated timeline includes formal advertisement in Spring 2026, with material development occurring in Summer and Fall 2026, and actual construction scheduled to begin in 2027. No incumbent contractor information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a market research phase designed to evaluate the market's capacity to execute the proposed work. Interested contractors should note that plans and specifications are not currently available, as they will be developed during the pre-advertisement phase.