MT DAR MALM 2026(1), Defense Access Roads FY 2026
ID: 690567-26-SS-0004Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIVVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

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Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

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CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS (Y1LB)
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking information from qualified businesses regarding the proposed contract for the MT DAR MALM 2026(1) project, which involves the construction of Defense Access Roads in Montana. The primary objectives of this firm-fixed-price construction contract include roadway reconditioning, aggregate surfacing, stabilization, subexcavation, and drainage across nine segments of roads totaling up to 52.12 miles, located in Judith Basin County, approximately 50 miles southeast of Great Falls. This project is significant for enhancing transportation infrastructure and is anticipated to be advertised in Spring 2026, with construction expected to commence in 2027, and an estimated price range between $5 million and $10 million. Interested parties must respond to this Sources Sought notice by submitting the required MS Form by November 21, 2025, at 1400 PT, and can contact the Contracts G. Office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or by phone at 360-619-7520 for further information.

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