Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program
ID: 693JJ3-25-RFI-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e202b5292774498b5f94c54f984b926/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking qualified vendors for the Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program, which focuses on advancing concrete pavement technologies through research, testing, and stakeholder collaboration. The program aims to develop and implement new concrete mixture techniques and quality assurance initiatives to enhance the durability and sustainability of highway pavements, requiring contractors to provide technical support through field visits, equipment management, technology transfer, and supply maintenance. This initiative is crucial for innovating concrete pavement practices and addressing the needs of state and local agencies, with interested parties encouraged to submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by November 18, 2024, and direct any inquiries to Marcus Fowler at Marcus.Fowler@dot.gov.

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    Marcus Fowler
    Marcus.Fowler@dot.gov
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    693JJ3-25-RFI-0001 MCTC.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback regarding the Mobile Concrete Technology Center Program. This RFI serves primarily as a market research tool to assess potential vendors' interest, capabilities, and experience related to the outlined services in the accompanying Statement of Work (SOW). The aim is to identify qualified companies, including small business categories such as SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, and woman-owned firms, to inform procurement strategies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit relevant information electronically by November 18, 2024, after addressing any questions by November 12, 2024. Responses will aid FHWA in evaluating the market landscape; however, the government is not obligated to issue any subsequent proposals or awards, nor will it reimburse expenses incurred in responding to the RFI. All submissions must comply with specified formatting guidelines and include a point of contact for follow-up discussions.
    MCTC Draft SOW.pdf
    The Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program, overseen by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to advance concrete pavement technologies through research, testing, and stakeholder collaboration. The program focuses on developing and implementing new concrete mixture techniques and quality assurance initiatives to enhance the durability and sustainability of highway pavements. This draft Statement of Work outlines the non-personal services contract for technical support, covering four key tasks: field visits and testing, equipment and facilities management, technology transfer, and supply maintenance. The contractor will conduct on-site testing, provide training on quality assurance, and develop technical documents, ensuring adherence to standards set by organizations like AASHTO. Emphasis is placed on improving concrete specifications and fostering stakeholder engagement through open houses and follow-up assessments. The contractor will maintain and operate the MCTC mobile laboratory for data collection and analysis, playing a critical role in the FHWA’s low carbon initiatives. Comprehensive reporting on progress and outcomes is required quarterly and annually, ensuring accountability and transparency in operations. Overall, the MCTC Program is vital for innovating concrete pavement practices and addressing the needs of state and local agencies.
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