SAM #FA489726R0008

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

Mountain Home Air Force Base is seeking a qualified small business Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm for a runway pavement geotechnical investigation and material failure analysis. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Mountain Home Air Force Base - Air Combat Command, 366th Contracting Squadron (366 CONS) - Points of contact: Contracting Officer Caleb Ferch, Project Manager James A. Byron - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Extraction of approximately 30 concrete core samples from runway pavement (6-inch diameter, 16-18 inches deep) - Restoration of core holes with rapid-setting, high-strength, non-shrink concrete grout (per UFGS 32 01 29.61, minimum 3,000 psi compressive strength within 2 hours) - Laboratory testing of all 30 cores (ASTM C42/C42M compressive strength, ASTM C496 flexural strength) - Advanced petrographic and durability tests on 10 selected cores (ASTM C642, C856, C457, C1260) - Comprehensive engineering evaluation and reporting, including root-cause analysis and rehabilitation recommendations - Field investigation and coring operations, including labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and safety compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict airfield security and safety compliance, including FOD prevention - Rapid-setting concrete patching to minimize runway downtime - Environmental waste disposal for extracted materials - Engineering report must include certified lab data, core log maps, and both draft and final versions - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses; firms must submit qualification packages

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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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