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Runway Pavement Geotechnical Investigation and Material Failure Analysis at Mountain Home AFB

This opportunity seeks specialized engineering services for a runway pavement geotechnical investigation and material failure analysis at Mountain Home Air Force Base, managed by the 366th Contracting Squadron (366 CONS) under the U.S. Air Force: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Mountain Home Air Force Base, 366th Contracting Squadron (366 CONS) - Scope of Work: - Extraction of approximately 30 concrete core samples from runway pavement using rotary diamond-tipped core drill rigs (6-inch diameter, 16-18 inches deep) - Restoration of core holes with rapid-setting, high-strength, non-shrink concrete grout (minimum 3,000 psi compressive strength within 2 hours, per UFGS 32 01 29.61) - Laboratory testing on all 30 cores for compressive and flexural strength (ASTM C42/C42M, ASTM C496) - Advanced petrographic and durability testing on 10 selected cores (ASTM C642, C856, C457, C1260) - Delivery of a comprehensive engineering evaluation report, including root-cause analysis and rehabilitation recommendations - Field investigation and coring operations, including all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, safety, and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with airfield security and safety protocols - Use of rapid-setting concrete patching to minimize runway downtime - Environmental waste disposal in accordance with regulations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified Small Business Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms - No product part numbers or branded equipment specified; focus is on engineering services and technical expertise

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The 366th Contracting Squadron (366 CONS) at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho, is seeking qualification packages on or about September 1, 2026 from highly qualified Small Business Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms to conduct a comprehensive Runway Pavement Geotechnical Investigation and Material Failure Analysis. The selected A-E firm will perform specialized testing and deliver a professional engineering evaluation report to identify the root causes of the distress—specifically assessing whether the pavement suffers from cyclic load fatigue, aggregate-cement binder bonding failure, or chemical degradation.

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